Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V 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
- Released August 2010
- Successor is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX130 IS was released 11 months before the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX7V
SX130 IS | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SX130 IS
HX7V | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | August 2010 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX7V
SX130 IS | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS against the HX7V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and HX7V is 85 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and HX7V.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX7V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $499 |