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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Sony HX7V
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX7V

 SX130 IS HX7V 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon SX130 IS

 HX7V SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX7V

 SX130 IS HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Sony HX7V Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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
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