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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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
  • Released July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 3 years before the SX740 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX620 HS scores vs the SX740 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX620 HS SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX740 HS SX620 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2018May 2016Fresher by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX620 HS SX740 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS and the SX740 HS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and SX740 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and SX740 HS.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (182g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 265 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $400