Canon M5 vs Canon SX740 HS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon M5 vs Canon SX740 HS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is pretty well matched but the M5 (APS-C) and SX740 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was brought out 22 months before the SX740 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the M5 matches up versus the SX740 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M5 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M5 against the SX740 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and SX740 HS is 77 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and SX740 HS.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M5 will give greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged M5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.