Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 9 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS and the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and SP-565UZ is 88 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and SP-565UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.