Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SH-3

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 15 months later than the SH-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades against the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the SH-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and SH-3 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and SH-3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.