Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V
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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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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V 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
- Successor is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX130 IS was released 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX130 IS scores against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX50V
SX130 IS | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon SX130 IS
HX50V | SX130 IS | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX50V
SX130 IS | HX50V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the HX50V.
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V size comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and HX50V is 85 and 89 respectively.
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and HX50V.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street 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 HX50V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 life | - | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $439 |