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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores against the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SX130 IS TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX130 IS

 TG-850 iHS SX130 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SX130 IS TG-850 iHS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the TG-850 iHS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TG-850 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
great battery (330 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
33
decently wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $250