Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 was introduced in February 2012 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS was introduced in August 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 over Canon PowerShot SX130 IS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX130 IS over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 has a 3.30" screen with 1,230k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 features a 18.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 250 shots and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS comes with 2 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66, and up to 1/2500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX130 IS..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 body has dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51") and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS body has dimensions of 113 x 73 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.87 x 1.81"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 weighs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS weighs 308 g (0.68 lb / 10.86 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

93 mm

54 mm

113 mm

73 mm

54 mm

73 mm

13 mm

46 mm