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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 7 months after the 8010 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus 8010

 SX130 IS 8010 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SX130 IS

 8010 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 8010

 SX130 IS 8010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS and the 8010.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and 8010 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and 8010.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to render extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Olympus 8010 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (245g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-19 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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