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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 4 months prior to the TG-610 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX130 IS grades vs the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SX130 IS TG-610 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 TG-610 SX130 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SX130 IS TG-610 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the TG-610.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TG-610 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TG-610.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
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 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (308g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
61
 lighter than average (308g)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery (210 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (308g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $223