Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched April 2017
- Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was launched 8 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus FE-45
SX730 HS | FE-45 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 101 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX730 HS
FE-45 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus FE-45
SX730 HS | FE-45 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the FE-45.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and FE-45 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and FE-45.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Olympus FE-45 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-04-06 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 20.3 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $399 | $130 |