Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus FE-3010

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 130 versus Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and FE-3010 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 4 years later than the FE-3010 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the FE-3010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus FE-3010. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-3010 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 130 against the FE-3010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and FE-3010 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and FE-3010.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.