Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 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
- Introduced August 2010
- Successor 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
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-4 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX130 IS grades vs the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-4
SX130 IS | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX130 IS
TG-4 | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 56 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-4
SX130 IS | TG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider 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-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the TG-4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and TG-4 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TG-4.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 247g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 380 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $250 | $379 |