Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 24 months before the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS against the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SP-820UZ is 85 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.