Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched July 2018
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was brought out 9 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX740 HS grades vs the FE-4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus FE-4000
SX740 HS | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 110 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SX740 HS
FE-4000 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus FE-4000
SX740 HS | FE-4000 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the FE-4000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and FE-4000 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and FE-4000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus FE-4000 |
Otherwise known as | - | X-925 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-07-31 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $130 |