Canon 550D vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 550D vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 550D (APS-C) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 550D was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 550D grades vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 550D & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 550D Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon 550D vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 550D vs the TG-830 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 550D and TG-830 iHS is 70 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550D and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 550D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 550D will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 550D will be behind in sensor tech.