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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus FE-4030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 6 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX720 HS grades against the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SX720 HS FE-4030 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX720 HS

 FE-4030 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus FE-4030

 SX720 HS FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer 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-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the FE-4030.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and FE-4030 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and FE-4030.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.9 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $379 $130