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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 7 months before the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SX150 IS TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon SX150 IS

 TG-830 iHS SX150 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SX150 IS TG-830 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and TG-830 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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lighter than others (306g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
45
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-14 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 130 images 300 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $0