Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 7 years prior to the SX740 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the SX740 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS against the SX740 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SX740 HS is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and SX740 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.