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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7S
  • Later Model is Sony A7S III
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty close but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 6 years before the A7S II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX130 IS grades vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony A7S II

 SX130 IS A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon SX130 IS

 A7S II SX130 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2015August 2010More modern by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony A7S II

 SX130 IS A7S II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the A7S II.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and A7S II is 85 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and A7S II.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX130 IS includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Sony A7S II Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Sony A7S II Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Sony A7S II Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
49
environment proof
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony A7S II
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-08-19 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 627 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $2,767