Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS grades versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and XZ-2 iHS is 88 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX730 HS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.