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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 140
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was introduced 4 years after the FE-25 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 130 scores against the FE-25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Olympus FE-25

 ELPH 130 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon ELPH 130

 FE-25 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus FE-25

 ELPH 130 FE-25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus FE-25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 against the FE-25.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and FE-25.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 130 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 130
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
63
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus FE-25
 Canon ELPH 130Olympus FE-25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 130 Olympus FE-25
Also called IXUS 140 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $15