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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 4 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SX500 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS SX500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SX500 IS TG-630 iHS 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS vs the TG-630 iHS.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and TG-630 iHS is 80 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600s)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (195 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (195 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery pack (195 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/1600s -
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L 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
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $200