Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was announced 8 months after the W350 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony W350
SX130 IS | W350 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX130 IS
W350 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W350
SX130 IS | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer 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) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the W350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and W350 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and W350.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
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 speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $200 |