Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 8 years prior to the SX740 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX30 IS grades vs the SX740 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS against the SX740 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and SX740 HS is 64 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and SX740 HS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.