Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 3 years after the TG-850 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX730 HS scores against the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers outside 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) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and TG-850 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.