Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX740 HS

Its time to look closer at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX740 HS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is very well matched but the G9 X II (1") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was launched 19 months prior to the SX740 HS making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 X II matches up versus the SX740 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX740 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II against the SX740 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and SX740 HS is 92 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and SX740 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will give more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G9 X II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.