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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 4 months prior to the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX130 IS scores versus the SP-610UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

					

					

						
 SX130 IS SP-610UZ 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SX130 IS

					

					

						
 SP-610UZ SX130 IS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

					

					

						
 SX130 IS SP-610UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS versus the SP-610UZ.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SP-610UZ is 85 and 79 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and SP-610UZ.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

						Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
29
 focusing manually
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
28
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (308g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
 long zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
61
 lighter than average in class (308 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (616mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
42
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
29
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (308 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic support
26
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 - 340 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $299