Olympus E-M10 II vs Canon SX720 HS

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Olympus E-M10 II vs Canon SX720 HS

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 II conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 III
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Canon SX720 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.75 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

Less expensive
$279* vs $550
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
35 mm vs 46 mm
Thinner
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX720 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX720 HS Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M10

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

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Canon SX720 HS

Olympus E-M10

$279
1/2.3 inch

NFC
More pixels

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic ZS60

$349
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic GX85

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Olympus E-M10 II

Canon SX730 HS

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

$349
4/3

Less expensive

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M10 III

Canon SX720 HS

Olympus E-M10 III

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$549
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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