Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 2 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX710 HS scores vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS vs the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and TG-830 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.