Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-320
SX710 HS | TG-320 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX710 HS
TG-320 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-320
SX710 HS | TG-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Olympus TG-320 | |
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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 |