Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 6 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX270 HS scores against the SX740 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).

Check the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX740 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS vs the SX740 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and SX740 HS is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and SX740 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.