Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD970 IS and Canon SX740 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 10 years before the SX740 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD970 IS grades against the SX740 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS against the SX740 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and SX740 HS is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and SX740 HS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.