• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W130 advantages over Canon 110 HS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 370 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Canon 110 HS advantages over Sony DSC-W130

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.8 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV30

Sony DSC-W130
Samsung NV30
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
Canon 110 HS
Samsung NV30
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon SD1100 IS

Sony DSC-W130
Canon SD1100 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
Canon 110 HS
Canon SD1100 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Sony DSC-W130
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Canon 110 HS
Panasonic DMC-FS3
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony DSC-WX9

Sony DSC-W130
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Canon 110 HS
Sony DSC-WX9
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon A2400 IS

Sony DSC-W130
Canon A2400 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Canon 110 HS
Canon A2400 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
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