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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years later than the TG-320 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades vs the TG-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-320

 SX710 HS TG-320 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TG-320 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-320

 SX710 HS TG-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS against the TG-320.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and TG-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and TG-320.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-320
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus TG-320
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
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 speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots 150 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $0