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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 5 years after the TG-2 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX740 HS grades vs the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX740 HS TG-2 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2018June 2013Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k610kSharper display (+312k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SX740 HS

 TG-2 iHS SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SX740 HS TG-2 iHS 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS and the TG-2 iHS.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and TG-2 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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good battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
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rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-07-31 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $380