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
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 ×
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-H20SX130 IS
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107113
Width (mm)4746
Height (mm)6973
Weight (g)285314
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX120 IS
Successor-Canon SX150 IS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
1↑Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
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)1.581.54
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.81
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4MOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0028.00 - 336.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.005.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.12 - 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)
  • 2
  • 57
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
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)510
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (Up to 6400 in Low Light scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2500 - 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 (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASportsPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer), Low Light (2MP). Super Vivid
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T)ISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)11-
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)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)22.76
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.81
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.320.77
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.320.74
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.08
Startup time (s)2.12.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1112
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290370
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUM2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter BottonWide-angle 12x optically stabilized zoom, full PASM exposure modes, Smart Auto, Smart Shutter, 720p videos with stereo audio.



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