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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX710 HS scores versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX710 HS

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS SX710 HS 
Screen resolution1030k922kCrisper screen (+108k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 SX710 HS TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS features external dimensions 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-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and TG-820 iHS is 89 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and TG-820 iHS.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 supports face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (269g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
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 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (230 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than average in class (269g)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (750mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 environment proof
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse function
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (269g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 gr (0.59 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Pricing at launch $349 $500