Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2010
- Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was brought out 20 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony H50
SX130 IS | H50 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SX130 IS
H50 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony H50
SX130 IS | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS versus the H50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and H50 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and H50.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to show extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 gr (0.68 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $80 |