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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SH-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus SH-1

 SX130 IS SH-1 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 SH-1 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2010More modern by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SH-1

 SX130 IS SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS and the SH-1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and SH-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and SH-1.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Olympus SH-1
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
37
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SH-1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $349