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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
89 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 4 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX710 HS scores versus the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX710 HS

		

		

			
 TG-610 SX710 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the TG-610.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and TG-610.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
47
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
48
 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (6.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (230 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
67
 lighter than competitors in class (269g)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (750mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
50
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
34
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $349 $223