Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
- Successor is Canon SX730 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
SX720 HS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX720 HS
TG-630 iHS | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
SX720 HS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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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 |