Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-15

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 3 years after the SZ-15 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX730 HS matches up against the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS and the SZ-15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and SZ-15 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and SZ-15.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.