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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 8 months after the 7030 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS grades against the 7030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus 7030

 SX130 IS 7030 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon SX130 IS

 7030 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7030

 SX130 IS 7030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features physical 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) and the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the 7030.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and 7030 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and 7030.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
61
lighter than average (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $179