Clicky

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus VH-410, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX740 HS was released 6 years after the VH-410 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX740 HS scores against the VH-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus VH-410

 SX740 HS VH-410 
AnnouncedJuly 2018August 2012More modern by 73 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SX740 HS

 VH-410 SX740 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus VH-410

 SX740 HS VH-410 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the VH-410.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and VH-410 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and VH-410.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
48
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (265 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
75
lighter than average (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
low battery (265 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (265 CIPA)
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus VH-410
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Olympus VH-410
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $186