Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 6020

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX730 HS scores versus the 6020 in relation 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 6020. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS vs the 6020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and 6020 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and 6020.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 7.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.