Sony DSC-W130 vs Canon A2300

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Sony DSC-W130 vs Canon A2300

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1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
8.1 megapixels
32.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W130 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the DSC-W130.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon A2300 Review.

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Differences

Sony DSC-W130 advantages over Canon A2300

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Faster JPEG shooting
1.9 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
3200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon A2300 advantages over Sony DSC-W130

Less expensive
$150 vs $230 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
More dots on screen
230k vs 115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.0 vs 8.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
28 mm vs 32 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
15 vs 1 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Samsung NV30

Canon A2300

Samsung NV30

$93
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$279
1/2.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A2300 vs Samsung NV30

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

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Canon SD1100 IS

Canon A2300

Canon SD1100 IS

$93
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$250
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1100 IS

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

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Canon A2300

Panasonic DMC-FS3

$93
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$200
1/2.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A2300 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Olympus VG-120

Sony DSC-W130

Olympus VG-120

$149
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$121
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Olympus VG-120

Canon A2300

Olympus VG-120

$93
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

$121
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-120

Compared to Canon A3400 IS

Sony DSC-W130

Canon A3400 IS

$149
1/2.5 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$93
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-W130 vs Canon A3400 IS

Canon A2300

Canon A3400 IS

$93
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$93
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization

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