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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 3 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX700 HS grades versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX700 HS TG-310 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
 TG-310 SX700 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SX700 HS TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS against the TG-310.
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and TG-310 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and TG-310.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
44
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (269 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
45
 long zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (250 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
65
 lighter than others (269 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (250 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery life (250 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (150 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (269 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSOlympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 250 photographs 150 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $0