Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 4 years after the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS scores vs the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers external 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 TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and TG-850 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.