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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 8 months after the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS scores versus the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony W370

 SX130 IS W370 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX130 IS

 W370 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W370

 SX130 IS W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS and the W370.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and W370 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and W370.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W370
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
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