Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80
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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 HX80 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
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(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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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony HX80
SX130 IS | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon SX130 IS
HX80 | SX130 IS | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 67 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony HX80
SX130 IS | HX80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-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 HX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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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 |