Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX220
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2014
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The following is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 130 grades against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Sony WX220
| ELPH 130 | WX220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 130
| WX220 | ELPH 130 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Sony WX220
| ELPH 130 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the WX220.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and WX220.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX220 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
| Also called as | IXUS 140 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 190 pictures | 210 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $198 |