Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS
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Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Released September 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon S100
- Successor is Canon S120
(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
- Revealed July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS

Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The S110 was revealed 6 years earlier than the SX740 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S110 scores versus the SX740 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon SX740 HS
S110 | SX740 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon S110
SX740 HS | S110 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 71 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon S110 and Canon SX740 HS
S110 | SX740 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 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).
Check out the Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S110 compared to the SX740 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and SX740 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and SX740 HS.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S110 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will show extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2018-07-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 299g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 265 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $299 | $400 |