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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 12 months later than the TG-850 iHS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX710 HS grades vs the TG-850 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SX710 HS

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS SX710 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-850 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has exterior 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) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the TG-850 iHS.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and TG-850 iHS.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (269g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
69
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
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 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery life (330 shots)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
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 lighter than others (269 grams)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (750mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (230 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
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 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (230 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery life (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (269 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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 reasonably wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 230 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $250