Canon SD940 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Here is a extended review of the Canon SD940 IS versus Canon SX740 HS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 10 years before the SX740 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD940 IS grades versus the SX740 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS has physical measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD940 IS vs the SX740 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and SX740 HS is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and SX740 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.