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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(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
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 3 years after the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS matches up against the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX720 HS TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX720 HS

 TG-630 iHS SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX720 HS TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS and the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
47
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
67
lighter than competition (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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 resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $200