Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX600 HS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the TG-830 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX600 HS grades against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX600 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.