Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus XZ-1

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX730 HS versus Olympus XZ-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 6 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX730 HS grades versus the XZ-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS against the XZ-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and XZ-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and XZ-1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX730 HS will give you extra detail having its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.