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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was launched 8 months later than the W330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS grades vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony W330

 SX130 IS W330 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Canon SX130 IS

 W330 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W330

 SX130 IS W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has external measurements 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 W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS versus the W330.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and W330 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and W330.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W330
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony W330
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $170