Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610 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
- Introduced February 2016
- Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
- New Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was launched 5 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS scores vs the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus TG-610
SX720 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 63 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX720 HS
TG-610 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-610
SX720 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the TG-610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and TG-610 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and TG-610.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus TG-610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 gr (0.60 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 images | 210 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $379 | $223 |