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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus 1s
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 4 years after the 1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS grades versus the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus 1

 SX740 HS 1 
IntroducedJuly 2018November 2013More modern by 57 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Canon SX740 HS

 1 SX740 HS 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus 1

 SX740 HS 1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers exterior dimensions 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 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS against the 1.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and 1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and 1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX740 HS will provide you with more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
48
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Olympus 1 Street photography details
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good battery pack (410 per charge)
has touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus 1 Vlogging factors
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus 1
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Olympus Stylus 1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $700