Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A500
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2009
- Refreshed by Sony A560
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A500 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-830 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the A500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony A500
TG-830 iHS | A500 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
A500 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A500
TG-830 iHS | A500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the A500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and A500 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and A500.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A500 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4272 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 630 grams (1.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 520 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $638 |