Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX130 IS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX130 IS
TG-850 iHS | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SX130 IS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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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 |