Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 6000

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 7 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX730 HS matches up against the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with 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) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus 6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS against the 6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and 6000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and 6000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.