Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34


96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710 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
- Announced August 2010
- Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony W710
SX130 IS | W710 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX130 IS
W710 | SX130 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W710
SX130 IS | W710 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX130 IS and Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS against the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and W710 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and W710.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 gr (0.68 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $90 |