Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched August 2010
- Successor is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus FE-5020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was launched 14 months after the FE-5020 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus FE-5020
SX130 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SX130 IS
FE-5020 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-5020
SX130 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the FE-5020.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and FE-5020 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and FE-5020.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX130 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus FE-5020 |
Otherwise known as | - | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 2 x AA | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $160 |