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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus FE-5010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 20 months after the FE-5010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up against the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

 SX130 IS FE-5010 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FE-5010 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-5010

 SX130 IS FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the FE-5010.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and FE-5010 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and FE-5010.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX130 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $130