Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 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
- Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was revealed 9 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX740 HS scores vs the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus FE-5020. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus FE-5020
SX740 HS | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SX740 HS
FE-5020 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus FE-5020
SX740 HS | FE-5020 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS against the FE-5020.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and FE-5020 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and FE-5020.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also called as | - | X-935 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-07-31 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $160 |