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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS grades against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony WX10

 SX130 IS WX10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WX10 SX130 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony WX10

 SX130 IS WX10 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the WX10.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and WX10 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and WX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $200