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Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G12 was revealed 8 years before the SX740 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G12 scores vs the SX740 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SX740 HS

 G12 SX740 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon G12

 SX740 HS G12 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2011More modern by 91 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SX740 HS

 G12 SX740 HS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 against the SX740 HS.

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and SX740 HS is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and SX740 HS.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will resolve extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
48
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (401 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (265 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (401 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
low battery (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging info
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging info
60
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (401g)
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-19 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 265 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $400