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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years after the EX-ZR10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX740 HS EX-ZR10 
ReleasedJuly 2018September 2010Newer by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-ZR10 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX740 HS EX-ZR10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with external 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-ZR10 has sizing of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS against the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and EX-ZR10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and EX-ZR10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
low battery pack (265 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (265 per charge)
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $190