Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-610
SX710 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX710 HS
TG-610 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-610
SX710 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |