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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX730 HS grades vs the SP-810 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX730 HS SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2011Newer by 70 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX730 HS

 SP-810 UZ SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SX730 HS SP-810 UZ 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the SP-810 UZ.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SP-810 UZ is 88 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail with its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 300 grams (0.66 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $280