Canon G9 X vs Canon SX740 HS

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G9 X vs Canon SX740 HS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 X (1") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was introduced 3 years prior to the SX740 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G9 X scores vs the SX740 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X against the SX740 HS.

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

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and SX740 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX740 HS will show more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be behind in sensor technology.