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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

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  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS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
47
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
27
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
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
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
48
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
34
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
67
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)
59
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
50
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
39
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
34
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
33
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