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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 19 months earlier than the TG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX500 IS grades versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus TG-3

					

					

						
 SX500 IS TG-3 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX500 IS

					

					

						
 TG-3 SX500 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2012Fresher by 19 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-3

					

					

						
 SX500 IS TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the TG-3.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and TG-3 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and TG-3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

						Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
46
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
37
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
44
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (195 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery (330 shots)
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
59
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery (195 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
 good battery (330 per charge)
 environment proof
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery (195 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
56
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 environment proof
 good battery (330 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-21 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $350