Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FS10

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-FS10 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 9 years after the EX-FS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX740 HS scores against the EX-FS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FS10 has specifications of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-FS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the EX-FS10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and EX-FS10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and EX-FS10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.