Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V 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
- Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was unveiled 14 months prior to the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX130 IS scores against the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX100V
SX130 IS | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX130 IS
HX100V | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX100V
SX130 IS | HX100V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and HX100V is 85 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and HX100V.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX100V to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lb) | 577g (1.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $429 |