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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
34
Overall
32

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was launched 8 months after the TX7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony TX7

 SX130 IS TX7 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon SX130 IS

 TX7 SX130 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX7

 SX130 IS TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside 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) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the TX7.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and TX7 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TX7.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Sony TX7
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX7
60
lighter than others in class (308g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX7
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $300