Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1
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![Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS/Canon-SX130-IS-front.jpg)
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32 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.
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The SX130 IS was revealed 17 months later than the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS grades versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX1
SX130 IS | HX1 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | April 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Canon SX130 IS
HX1 | SX130 IS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX1
SX130 IS | HX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS against the HX1.
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 size comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and HX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and HX1.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SX130 IS will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 544g (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $47,999 |