Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was launched 3 years before the TG-860 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the TG-860 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Olympus TG-860
ELPH 130 | TG-860 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Canon ELPH 130
TG-860 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus TG-860
ELPH 130 | TG-860 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 130 against the TG-860.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and TG-860.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 130 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Also called | IXUS 140 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $279 |