Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 6 years prior to the SX740 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX280 HS scores vs the SX740 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS versus Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SX740 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SX740 HS is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and SX740 HS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.