Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 1s

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX740 HS was revealed 3 years after the 1s which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS grades versus the 1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the 1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and 1s is 88 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and 1s.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX740 HS will give you extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.