• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Stylus-5010 advantages over Canon SX730 HS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    126g vs 300g
    Lighter weight

Canon SX730 HS advantages over Olympus Stylus-5010

  • 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 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 180 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
  • 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 14.0 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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 Panasonic DMC-F3

Olympus Stylus-5010
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Stylus-5010 vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic DMC-F3
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $96
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Panasonic DMC-F3

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Olympus Stylus-5010
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus Stylus-5010 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Canon SX730 HS
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Canon SD1300 IS

Compared to Olympus VG-120

Olympus Stylus-5010
Olympus VG-120
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus Stylus-5010 vs Olympus VG-120

Canon SX730 HS
Olympus VG-120
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Olympus VG-120

Compared to Nikon A900

Olympus Stylus-5010
Nikon A900
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $397
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus Stylus-5010 vs Nikon A900

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

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A900

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Olympus Stylus-5010
Canon SX740 HS
  • $106
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $447
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus Stylus-5010 vs Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS
Canon SX740 HS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • $447
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Longer video battery life

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