Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 7 years before the SX740 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades versus the SX740 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the SX740 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SX740 HS is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and SX740 HS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.