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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX130 IS grades vs the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony TX100V

 SX130 IS TX100V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon SX130 IS

 TX100V SX130 IS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX100V

 SX130 IS TX100V 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS versus the TX100V.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TX100V is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX100V to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (147g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX100V
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $380