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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX710 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SX710 HS TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 TG-6 SX710 HS 
RevealedMay 2019January 2015Fresher by 53 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SX710 HS TG-6 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS against the TG-6.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and TG-6 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and TG-6.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to produce greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX710 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 manual focus
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (269 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
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 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (230 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competitors (269g)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (750mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (230 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average in class (253g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
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 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (269 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
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 really wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic support
 heavier than average in class (253g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $449