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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SX730 HS TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2013More recent by 52 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon SX730 HS

 TG-830 iHS SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SX730 HS TG-830 iHS 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (300g)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSOlympus TG-830 iHS
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