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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 4 years after the SH-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX730 HS grades against the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus SH-50

 SX730 HS SH-50 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon SX730 HS

 SH-50 SX730 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SH-50

 SX730 HS SH-50 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has 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 SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS and the SH-50.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and SH-50 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SH-50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competitors (300g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (269g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SH-50
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSOlympus SH-50
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $300