Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 months later than the TG-830 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores versus the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.