Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 8000

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 9 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS grades vs the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has got external measurements 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 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS against the 8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and 8000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and 8000.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.