Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released 17 months prior to the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up vs the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.