Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 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
- Launched August 2010
- Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX130 IS scores vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
SX130 IS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon SX130 IS
TG-830 iHS | SX130 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
SX130 IS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with external dimensions 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-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TG-830 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TG-830 iHS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 gr (0.68 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 300 images |
Battery type | - | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $0 |