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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SX730 HS SZ-16 iHS 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SZ-16 iHS SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SX730 HS SZ-16 iHS 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS and the SZ-16 iHS.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and SZ-16 iHS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography info
72
lighter than average in class (300g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSOlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 2.0fps
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (0.66 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $230