Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 8 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS grades versus the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-G1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the EX-G1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and EX-G1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and EX-G1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.