Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 6010

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 9 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX740 HS scores against the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has 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) while the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the 6010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and 6010 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and 6010.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.