Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-4030

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-4030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 7 years after the FE-4030 which 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 straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX730 HS scores vs the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS vs the FE-4030.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and FE-4030 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and FE-4030.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.