Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.