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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 2 years after the TG-320 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX700 HS scores vs the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX700 HS TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
 TG-320 SX700 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 SX700 HS TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the TG-320.
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and TG-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and TG-320.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (269g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
45
 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (250 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
65
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (750mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (250 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
47
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery power (250 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSOlympus TG-320
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 150 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $0