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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 140
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was announced 3 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Olympus TG-4

 ELPH 130 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon ELPH 130

 TG-4 ELPH 130 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus TG-4

 ELPH 130 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the TG-4.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and TG-4.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 130 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
63
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus TG-4
 Canon ELPH 130Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 130 Olympus Tough TG-4
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2015-04-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $379