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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 140
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 3 years after the 5010 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Olympus 5010

 ELPH 130 5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Canon ELPH 130

 5010 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus 5010

 ELPH 130 5010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the 5010.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and 5010.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 130 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography info
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography factors
Olympus 5010 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Olympus 5010
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography factors
Olympus 5010 Travel photography factors
63
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography info
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus 5010
 Canon ELPH 130Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 130 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also Known as IXUS 140 mju 5010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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