Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 6000

Let's look closer at the Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 14 months after the 6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS grades against the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer 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) and the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS versus the 6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and 6000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and 6000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX130 IS to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.