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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Sony W350
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony W350

 SX130 IS W350 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX130 IS

 W350 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W350

 SX130 IS W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Sony W350
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
61
lighter than average (308g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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