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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 8 months after the TG-320 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX500 IS grades versus the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX500 IS TG-320 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 TG-320 SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX500 IS TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the TG-320.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and TG-320 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and TG-320.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 decent MP (14MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
45
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (195 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
60
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (195 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 environment sealing
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
46
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery pack (150 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
28
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus TG-320
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 photos 150 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $0