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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 4 years later than the EX-100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades versus the EX-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-100

 SX740 HS EX-100 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2014More recent by 55 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-100 SX740 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-100

 SX740 HS EX-100 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display resolution922k922kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS versus the EX-100.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and EX-100 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and EX-100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will render more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-100
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-100 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2014-02-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Super Clear LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/20000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 389 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
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 265 photographs 390 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $572