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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX720 HS
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 3 years after the VG-160 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX710 HS grades versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Olympus VG-160

 SX710 HS VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon SX710 HS

 VG-160 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Olympus VG-160

 SX710 HS VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS versus the VG-160.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and VG-160 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and VG-160.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (165 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
67
lighter than competition (269 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (165 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
30
rather wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSOlympus VG-160
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 165 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $90