Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 24 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.