Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4000

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus FE-4000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the FE-4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FE-4000 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and FE-4000.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.