Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2017
- Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades vs the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
SX730 HS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | January 2013 | More recent by 52 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon SX730 HS
TG-830 iHS | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
SX730 HS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the TG-830 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and TG-830 iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to give more detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2017-04-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20.3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $0 |