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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SX130 IS TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX130 IS

 TG-820 iHS SX130 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 SX130 IS TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
61
lighter than average (308g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus TG-820 iHS
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