Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX1

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 130 was launched 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 and the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and WX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 130 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 130 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.