Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 7 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX740 HS scores vs the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the SP-610UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and SP-610UZ is 88 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.