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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 10 years before the SX740 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades against the SX740 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX10 IS SX740 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX740 HS SX10 IS 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2009Newer by 116 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX10 IS SX740 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SX740 HS.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SX740 HS is 65 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and SX740 HS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (299g)
has bluetooth
good MP (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2018-07-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 8
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 265 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $400