Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS grades vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys external 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-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS against the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and SP-820UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to result in more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.