• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-4000 advantages over Canon SX730 HS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    106g vs 300g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX730 HS advantages over Olympus FE-4000

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 205 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    7 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax P70

Olympus FE-4000
Pentax P70
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
Canon SX730 HS
Pentax P70
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Pentax P80

Olympus FE-4000
Pentax P80
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
Canon SX730 HS
Pentax P80
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Olympus FE-4020

Olympus FE-4000
Olympus FE-4020
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
Canon SX730 HS
Olympus FE-4020
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Nikon A900

Olympus FE-4000
Nikon A900
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
Canon SX730 HS
Nikon A900
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher-res screen
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Olympus FE-4000
Canon SX740 HS
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
Canon SX730 HS
Canon SX740 HS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Longer video battery life
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