Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was brought out 3 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus TG-610
SX700 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX700 HS
TG-610 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-610
SX700 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with outer 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-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the TG-610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and TG-610.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT Hypercrystal III 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 rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | 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 | 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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 photos | 210 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $349 | $223 |