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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 7 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades versus the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 SX130 IS TG-5 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SX130 IS

          

          

            
 TG-5 SX130 IS 
RevealedMay 2017August 2010Fresher by 82 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 SX130 IS TG-5 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the TG-5.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and TG-5 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TG-5.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

            Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
29
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (308 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
46
 high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery life (340 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average in class (308 grams)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
42
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (308 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (250g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-19 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $449