Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 8 years after the EX-Z2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS matches up against the EX-Z2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the EX-Z2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and EX-Z2000 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and EX-Z2000.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.