Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 4 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX730 HS grades against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got external dimensions 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-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the SP-820UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and SP-820UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail with its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.