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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 years after the EX-ZR800 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX740 HS matches up against the EX-ZR800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX740 HS EX-ZR800 
LaunchedJuly 2018August 2013Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX740 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX740 HS EX-ZR800 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the EX-ZR800.
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and EX-ZR800 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and EX-ZR800.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
48
 has manual focus
 good MP (21MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
44
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
69
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (299g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
52
 incredible zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (21MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (265 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
51
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
75
 lighter than competition in class (299g)
 connects via bluetooth
 good MP (21MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (960mm)
 terrible battery (265 shots)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
 great battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
53
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (21MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery (265 shots)
55
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery (470 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
74
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of microphone port
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 MPEG-4, 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $429