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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 9 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS scores vs the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus 9000

 SX740 HS 9000 
RevealedJuly 2018May 2009More recent by 113 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SX740 HS

 9000 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus 9000

 SX740 HS 9000 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS and the 9000.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and 9000 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and 9000.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Olympus 9000 Street photography features
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (265 shots)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (225 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Olympus Stylus 9000
Also referred to as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-31 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $300