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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 20 months later than the 550WP making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus 550WP

 SX130 IS 550WP 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SX130 IS

 550WP SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 550WP

 SX130 IS 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the 550WP.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and 550WP is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and 550WP.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 550WP Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
weather proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also referred to as - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $399