Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 6 years later than the SZ-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX730 HS grades against the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS features outer measurements 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 SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS and the SZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SZ-10 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and SZ-10.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.