Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-45

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-45, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 7 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS grades versus the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the FE-45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and FE-45 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and FE-45.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to produce greater detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.