Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2018
- Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was announced 7 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS grades versus the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus TG-610
SX740 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 93 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX740 HS
TG-610 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-610
SX740 HS | TG-610 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS against the TG-610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and TG-610 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and TG-610.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" 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 | 265 photographs | 210 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $223 |