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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 3 years after the TG-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 SX730 HS TG-3 
IntroducedApril 2017March 2014More modern by 37 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
 TG-3 SX730 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 SX730 HS TG-3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the TG-3.
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and TG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and TG-3.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
48
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
37
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
48
 incredible zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (250 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
72
 lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
 has bluetooth
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (960mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (250 shots)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
56
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
74
 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (300g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have mic jack
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2017-04-06 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max 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 Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $350