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Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
63 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is very similar but the R50 (APS-C) and SX740 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was announced 4 years later than the SX740 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the R50 scores against the SX740 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon SX740 HS

		

		

			
 R50 SX740 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2023July 2018Fresher by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 SX740 HS R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Canon SX740 HS

		

		

			
 R50 SX740 HS 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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).
Contrast the Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the R50 compared to the SX740 HS.
Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and SX740 HS is 75 and 88 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and SX740 HS.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R50 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R50 will deliver extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher R50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
48
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography features
Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
52
 incredible zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (265 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
84
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
75
 lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (960mm)
 terrible battery (265 CIPA)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
80
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
52
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery (265 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 lack of image stabilization
74
 pretty wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of mic support
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Canon R50 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon EOS R50Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R50 Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2023-02-08 2018-07-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 37 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 370 photographs 265 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $679 $400