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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the SX740 HS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the SX740 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX710 HS SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX740 HS SX710 HS 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2015Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX710 HS SX740 HS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the SX740 HS.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SX740 HS is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and SX740 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX710 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
75
lighter than others in class (299g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
low battery power (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 20 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photos 265 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $349 $400