Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 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
- Launched August 2010
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony WX300
- Newer Model is Sony WX500

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS matches up against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony WX350
SX130 IS | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX130 IS
WX350 | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony WX350
SX130 IS | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the WX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and WX350 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and WX350.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 308 grams (0.68 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 470 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $270 |