Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony W370
SX130 IS | W370 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX130 IS
W370 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W370
SX130 IS | W370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and W370 is 85 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $250 | $230 |