Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7000

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 20 months after the 7000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer 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) whilst the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS versus the 7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and 7000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and 7000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX130 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.