Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 2 years after the TG-850 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS against the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and TG-850 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.