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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX700 HS grades against the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SX700 HS TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon SX700 HS

 TG-830 iHS SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SX700 HS TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the TG-830 iHS.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and TG-830 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX700 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-12 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $349 $0