Canon SX60 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.