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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 8 years after the EX-FC150 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up against the EX-FC150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX740 HS EX-FC150 
ReleasedJuly 2018November 2009More modern by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-FC150 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX740 HS EX-FC150 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS and the EX-FC150.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and EX-FC150 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and EX-FC150.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
30
max fps high (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
75
lighter than average (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
low battery life (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (265 CIPA)
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 173 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $350