Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX50 HS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 6 years earlier than the SX740 HS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX50 HS matches up against the SX740 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Canon SX740 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS and the SX740 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and SX740 HS is 65 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and SX740 HS.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to produce more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.