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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

					

					

						
 SX730 HS TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 63 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon SX730 HS

					

					

						
 TG-820 iHS SX730 HS 
Screen resolution1030k922kSharper screen (+108k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

					

					

						
 SX730 HS TG-820 iHS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the TG-820 iHS.
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and TG-820 iHS is 88 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and TG-820 iHS.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

						Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20.3MP)
 includes face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
48
 excellent zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
 has bluetooth
 good megapixels (20.3MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (960mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery power (250 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 missing mic support
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2017-04-06 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic VI
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 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $500