Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6
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![Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS/Canon-SX720-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 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
- Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX720 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX720 HS grades against the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus TG-6
SX720 HS | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SX720 HS
TG-6 | SX720 HS | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | ![]() | February 2016 | More recent by 39 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus TG-6
SX720 HS | TG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS and the TG-6.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and TG-6 is 89 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and TG-6.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX720 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2019-05-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 gr (0.60 lbs) | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 340 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $379 | $449 |