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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 6 years later than the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the EX-ZR300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX740 HS EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedJuly 2018May 2012More recent by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX740 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX740 HS EX-ZR300 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outside 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-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and EX-ZR300 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and EX-ZR300.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to produce greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (21MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
69
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (299 grams)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
52
 long zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (21MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (265 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
75
 lighter than competition (299g)
 has bluetooth
 megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (960mm)
 not so great battery life (265 CIPA)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
53
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery life (265 per charge)
52
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
74
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition (299g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no mic jack
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
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 All around 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 images 500 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $329