Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 19 months after the TG-2 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the TG-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.