Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus FE-5010

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus FE-5010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores vs the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Olympus FE-5010. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS against the FE-5010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and FE-5010 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and FE-5010.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.