Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 years after the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX740 HS grades against the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS and the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and SZ-16 iHS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to result in more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.