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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 2 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX710 HS scores vs the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SX710 HS SZ-16 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SZ-16 iHS SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SX710 HS SZ-16 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has outer 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 SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SZ-16 iHS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (269g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 230 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $230