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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony WX350

 SX130 IS WX350 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WX350 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony WX350

 SX130 IS WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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