Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX220 HS
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the SX220 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the SX220 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX220 HS
SX740 HS | SX220 HS | |||
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Released | July 2018 | February 2011 | Fresher by 92 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX740 HS
SX220 HS | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX220 HS
SX740 HS | SX220 HS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX220 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the SX220 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and SX220 HS is 88 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and SX220 HS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Canon SX220 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Canon SX220 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-07-31 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
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 | 21 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | PureColor II TG TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 265 pictures | 210 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $400 | $399 |