Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled within a month of the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3500 IS grades versus the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS versus the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and TG-830 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.