Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 7 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX730 HS grades vs the Tough-3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Tough-3000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Tough-3000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to show greater detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.