Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Lets look closer at the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 4 years later than the SP-100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores against the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS versus the SP-100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and SP-100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.