Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.