Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000
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![Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS/Canon-SX720-HS-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000/Olympus-Tough-3000-front.jpg)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus Tough-3000
SX720 HS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 75 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon SX720 HS
Tough-3000 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus Tough-3000
SX720 HS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS and the Tough-3000.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Tough-3000 is 89 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Tough-3000.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail using its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
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 speed | 5.9 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 | 250 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $379 | $0 |