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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years before the SX740 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX610 HS grades against the SX740 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX610 HS SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX740 HS SX610 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2015Fresher by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX610 HS SX740 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX740 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the SX740 HS.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SX740 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and SX740 HS.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX610 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
45
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (191g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 20MP 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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 265 shots
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $214 $400