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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2500 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced within a month of the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2500 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A2500 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A2500

 TG-830 iHS A2500 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A2500 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2500 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TG-830 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
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lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $109 $0