Canon 600D vs Canon SX740 HS

Here is a complete review of the Canon 600D and Canon SX740 HS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is relatively comparable but the 600D (APS-C) and SX740 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 600D was manufactured 8 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 600D scores vs the SX740 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D has got external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 600D versus the SX740 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 600D and SX740 HS is 66 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and SX740 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 600D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX740 HS will produce greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 600D will be behind in sensor technology.