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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 16 months after the H20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS grades versus the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony H20

 SX130 IS H20 
LaunchedAugust 2010May 2009More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SX130 IS

 H20 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony H20

 SX130 IS H20 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the H20.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and H20 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and H20.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Sony H20
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (250g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $249