Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 3 years later than the SP-100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX730 HS scores versus the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS and the SP-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and SP-100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to resolve extra detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.