Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 6 years after the SZ-30MR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX730 HS grades against the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the SZ-30MR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SZ-30MR is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.