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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 3 months prior to the TG-4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores versus the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-4

 SX710 HS TG-4 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TG-4 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-4

 SX710 HS TG-4 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2015Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS offers exterior measurements 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-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the TG-4.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and TG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (269 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $349 $379