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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 17 months prior to the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Sony WX70

 SX130 IS WX70 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WX70 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 17 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Sony WX70

 SX130 IS WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS against the WX70.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and WX70 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and WX70.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Sony WX70
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX70
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition in class (308g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX70
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - 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 shooting
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 Single Single
Cost at release $250 $242