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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the SX740 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX60 HS matches up versus the SX740 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX60 HS SX740 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX60 HS

 SX740 HS SX60 HS 
LaunchedJuly 2018September 2014More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX60 HS SX740 HS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the SX740 HS.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and SX740 HS is 61 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SX740 HS.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (650 grams)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography information
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (650 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
has bluetooth
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
62
relatively wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competitors (650 grams)
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2018-07-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 DIGIC 8
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 265 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $549 $400