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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Announced July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 6 years later than the EX-ZR15 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX740 HS grades vs the EX-ZR15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX740 HS EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2012More recent by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX740 HS EX-ZR15 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior 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-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and EX-ZR15 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and EX-ZR15.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good battery pack (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-31 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 325 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 $249