Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was announced 18 months prior to the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony TX66
SX130 IS | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SX130 IS
TX66 | SX130 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX66
SX130 IS | TX66 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features physical dimensions 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and TX66 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and TX66.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2012-02-28 |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $350 |