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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 2 months after the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS scores vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony TX9

		

		

			
 SX130 IS TX9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 TX9 SX130 IS 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX9

		

		

			
 SX130 IS TX9 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the TX9.
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and TX9 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and TX9.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
29
 manual focus
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
27
 focusing manually
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (308 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
61
 lighter than average (308 grams)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
 comes with focus by touch
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (149g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
42
 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX9
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (308g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
32
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
 more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 308g (0.68 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
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 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 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $799