Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 14 months after the 8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS against the 8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and 8000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and 8000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX130 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.