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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 6 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS grades vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX80

 SX130 IS HX80 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon SX130 IS

 HX80 SX130 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2016August 2010More modern by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX80

 SX130 IS HX80 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the HX80.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and HX80 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and HX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX80 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX80
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Sony HX80 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX80 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 390 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $368