Clicky

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The SX710 HS was released 10 months later than the SH-1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX710 HS grades vs the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus SH-1

 SX710 HS SH-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2014More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SX710 HS

 SH-1 SX710 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus SH-1

 SX710 HS SH-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS vs the SH-1.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and SH-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and SH-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
48
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than average (271 grams)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
37
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus SH-1
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic VII
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $349