Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
- Successor is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was launched 4 years later than the TG-320 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX720 HS scores versus the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Olympus TG-320. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus TG-320
SX720 HS | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SX720 HS
TG-320 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-320
SX720 HS | TG-320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS versus the TG-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and TG-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and TG-320.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus TG-320 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | 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 | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 gr (0.60 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 | 250 pictures | 150 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $379 | $0 |