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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the TX200V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony TX200V

 SX130 IS TX200V 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SX130 IS

 TX200V SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX200V

 SX130 IS TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the TX200V.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TX200V is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and TX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment sealing
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $500