Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus E-M5 III

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX700 HS Review.
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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M5 III Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M5 III in the real world.
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Differences

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
34 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
269g vs 414g
Lighter weight

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
~ 3.36 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

310 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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
More pixels
20.4 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
30.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 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

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
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX700 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX700 HS Shooter's Report

Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
Read our Olympus E-M5 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic ZS40

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$380
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS40

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX700 HS

Canon SX710 HS

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slow-motion videos

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon SX710 HS

$924
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Canon SX710 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic ZS60

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$448
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Panasonic G100

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic G100

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$631
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$924
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100

Compared to Olympus E-M10 IV

Canon SX700 HS

Olympus E-M10 IV

$329
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$649
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$649
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV

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