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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up against the EX-ZR100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX740 HS EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedJuly 2018July 2011More recent by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX740 HS EX-ZR100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features external measurements 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-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS and the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and EX-ZR100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and EX-ZR100.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (265 shots)
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $300