Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus FE-4030

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 4 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX700 HS grades vs the FE-4030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS vs the FE-4030.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FE-4030 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and FE-4030.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.