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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was revealed 3 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX130 IS scores against the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SX130 IS XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon SX130 IS

 XZ-2 iHS SX130 IS 
RevealedDecember 2012August 2010Fresher by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SX130 IS XZ-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features external 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 XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX130 IS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The older SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
good battery life (340 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (346g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
36
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (346g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 346g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $450