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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 7 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS scores against the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Olympus 8010

 SX730 HS 8010 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2010Fresher by 88 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SX730 HS

 8010 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus 8010

 SX730 HS 8010 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside 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) and the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the 8010.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and 8010 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and 8010.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 7.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
MP count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2017-04-06 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $600