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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 12 months prior to the TG-830 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm JX500

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm JX500 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the TG-830 iHS.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
31
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $90 $0