Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 24 months before the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.