Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX130 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSX130 ISDSC-H20
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)113107
Width (mm)4647
Height (mm)7369
Weight (g)314285
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX120 IS-
SuccessorCanon SX150 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.58
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)11.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM)MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 336.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 60.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 57
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)105
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (Up to 6400 in Low Light scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AEMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer), Low Light (2MP). Super VividEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T)ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-11
Included memory type-Internal
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)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.762
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.770.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.740.32
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.01
Startup time (s)2.72.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1211
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370290
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWide-angle 12x optically stabilized zoom, full PASM exposure modes, Smart Auto, Smart Shutter, 720p videos with stereo audio.Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton



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