Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX1

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 13 months after the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TX1 is 85 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and TX1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX130 IS will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.