Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX740 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX740 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was unveiled 10 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the SX740 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the SX740 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and SX740 HS is 87 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and SX740 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will give extra detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.