Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus VR-340

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus VR-340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 5 years after the VR-340 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS scores against the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got 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) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus VR-340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the VR-340.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and VR-340 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and VR-340.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.