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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX530 HS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 4 years prior to the SX740 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX530 HS grades vs the SX740 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX530 HS SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX530 HS

 SX740 HS SX530 HS 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2015More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX530 HS SX740 HS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the SX740 HS.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and SX740 HS is 69 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SX740 HS.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX530 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography advice
Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (265 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2018-07-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 8
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 265 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $400