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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 2 years after the TG-630 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX710 HS scores versus the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX710 HS

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS SX710 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the TG-630 iHS.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (230 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low fps (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (750mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (230 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery life (230 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery (220 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-50B
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
Launch pricing $349 $200