Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus TG-860

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-860, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 2 years after the TG-860 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the TG-860 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon SX730 HS and Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the TG-860.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and TG-860 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and TG-860.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.