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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus 7010
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus 7010

 SX130 IS 7010 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SX130 IS

 7010 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7010

 SX130 IS 7010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
Olympus 7010 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 7010 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Olympus 7010 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Olympus 7010 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
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