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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
Olympus TG-610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus TG-610

 SX740 HS TG-610 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2011More recent by 93 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SX740 HS

 TG-610 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-610

 SX740 HS TG-610 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (265 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
not so great battery life (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (265 shots)
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus TG-610
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