Canon G16 vs Canon SX740 HS

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G16 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 is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 5 years prior to the SX740 HS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G16 matches up against the SX740 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 vs Canon SX740 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 versus the SX740 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX740 HS is 85 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SX740 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX740 HS will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G16 will be behind in sensor technology.