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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 8 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX740 HS scores versus the EX-S7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX740 HS EX-S7 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2010Fresher by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-S7 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-S7

 SX740 HS EX-S7 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry 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") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-S7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the EX-S7.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and EX-S7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and EX-S7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-S7
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-02-21
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $140