• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 676.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-720UZ advantages over Canon 350 HS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    676 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 2.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 350 HS advantages over Olympus SP-720UZ

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 73 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    147g vs 405g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S2950

Olympus SP-720UZ
Fujifilm S2950
  • $125
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus SP-720UZ vs Fujifilm S2950

Canon 350 HS
Fujifilm S2950
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Fujifilm S2950

Compared to Olympus SP-620UZ

Olympus SP-720UZ
Olympus SP-620UZ
  • $125
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus SP-720UZ vs Olympus SP-620UZ

Canon 350 HS
Olympus SP-620UZ
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Olympus SP-620UZ

Compared to Nikon L810

Olympus SP-720UZ
Nikon L810
  • $125
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus SP-720UZ vs Nikon L810

Canon 350 HS
Nikon L810
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Nikon L810

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Olympus SP-720UZ
Canon 340 HS
  • $125
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus SP-720UZ vs Canon 340 HS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 340 HS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 340 HS

Compared to Canon 360 HS

Olympus SP-720UZ
Canon 360 HS
  • $125
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Olympus SP-720UZ vs Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS
Canon 360 HS
  • $209
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $284
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 360 HS

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