Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A490 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A490 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 ×
Canon PowerShot A490 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W130Canon PowerShot A490
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-W130A490
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8894
Width (mm)2331
Height (mm)5762
Weight (g)151175
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.110
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.90.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss lens, 6 elements in 5 groups including 3 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 128.0037.00 - 122.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.3
Aperture range (f)0.07 - 0.360.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)42
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 19
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detect AF with Face Detection (5-point)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, High SensitivityPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • shutter sync: 1st curtain
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash exposure
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 3.9m; Tele: 0.5 - 1.9mAuto ISO: 30 cm - 3.0 m (W), 30 cm - 2.0 (T) (12 in. - 9.8 ft (W), 12 in. - 6.6 ft. (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)15-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-jack
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.41-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.90.9
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370400
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG12 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony’s D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadowsSmart Auto, i-Contrast. Available in two-toned Silver and Black.



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