Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 10 years prior to the SX740 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX1 IS grades against the SX740 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the SX740 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SX740 HS is 64 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SX740 HS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.