Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 6 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX740 HS grades versus the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys exterior 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 TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS against the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and TG-1 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.