Canon SX130 IS vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 8 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS versus the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and RX100 VI is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.