Canon G11 vs Canon SX740 HS

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon G11 vs Canon SX740 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was brought out 9 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G11 grades vs the SX740 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon G11 vs Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G11 vs the SX740 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and SX740 HS is 83 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and SX740 HS.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will provide you with greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.