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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 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
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 3 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX130 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX130 IS

 TG-630 iHS SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX130 IS TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TG-630 iHS is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
61
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 308g (0.68 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $200