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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus TG-4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-4

 SX130 IS TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX130 IS

 TG-4 SX130 IS 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2010More modern by 56 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-4

 SX130 IS TG-4 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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great battery life (380 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (247g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
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