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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 7 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS scores versus the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SX500 IS TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SX500 IS

          

          

            
 TG-6 SX500 IS 
LaunchedMay 2019August 2012More modern by 82 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SX500 IS TG-6 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outside 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-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS and the TG-6.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and TG-6 is 80 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and TG-6.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (195 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery (195 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery life (340 per charge)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery (195 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone socket
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 decently wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $449