Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 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
- Revealed August 2010
- Successor is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7010

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus 7010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was unveiled 14 months after the 7010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS matches up against the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus 7010
SX130 IS | 7010 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SX130 IS
7010 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7010
SX130 IS | 7010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS offers external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS against the 7010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and 7010 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and 7010.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX130 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also called as | - | mju 7010 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $200 |