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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 4 years after the TG-3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the TG-3 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-3

 SX740 HS TG-3 
AnnouncedJuly 2018March 2014Newer by 53 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon SX740 HS

 TG-3 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-3

 SX740 HS TG-3 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS against the TG-3.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and TG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and TG-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
low battery (265 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery pack (330 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (265 per charge)
56
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2018-07-31 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 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 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 247 grams (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 265 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $350