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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 5 years later than the SZ-15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS grades versus the SZ-15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus SZ-15

 SX740 HS SZ-15 
AnnouncedJuly 2018June 2013Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Canon SX740 HS

 SZ-15 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus SZ-15

 SX740 HS SZ-15 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the SZ-15.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and SZ-15 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and SZ-15.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus SZ-15
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $200