Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SX20 IS was launched 9 years earlier than the SX740 HS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX20 IS scores vs the SX740 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS has physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS vs Canon SX740 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX20 IS against the SX740 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SX740 HS is 65 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and SX740 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.