Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 2013

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was unveiled 8 months later than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up against the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
SX700 HS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 610k | Crisper screen (+312k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX700 HS
TG-2 iHS | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
SX700 HS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS against the TG-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and TG-2 iHS.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX700 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $380 |