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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX40 HS
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX30 IS SX740 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX30 IS

 SX740 HS SX30 IS 
RevealedJuly 2018September 2010Fresher by 95 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX30 IS SX740 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography information
Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (601g)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
low battery (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (265 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
50
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2018-07-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 265 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $400