Canon G7 X MIII vs Canon SX740 HS

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G7 X MIII versus Canon SX740 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is very close but the G7 X MIII (1") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was unveiled 12 months later than the SX740 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G7 X MIII matches up vs the SX740 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X MIII versus Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G7 X MIII against the SX740 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and SX740 HS is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and SX740 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX740 HS will render more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G7 X MIII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.