Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100
SX740 HS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 86 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX740 HS
EX-ZR100 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
SX740 HS | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |