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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX100V

 SX130 IS HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX130 IS

 HX100V SX130 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2011August 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX100V

 SX130 IS HX100V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX100V Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX100V
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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