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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed around the same time to the TG-830 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm T500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
75
lighter than others (136g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
67
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
45
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $0