Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was brought out 17 months prior to the TG-820 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS scores versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
SX130 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX130 IS
TG-820 iHS | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
SX130 IS | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TG-820 iHS is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and TG-820 iHS.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-08-19 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,030 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $500 |