Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 4 months prior to the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX500 IS scores against the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and TG-830 iHS is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.