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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 7 years after the EX-ZS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX740 HS scores versus the EX-ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX740 HS EX-ZS5 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2011Newer by 93 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-ZS5 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX740 HS EX-ZS5 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and EX-ZS5 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (265 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition (299g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery (265 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (265 per charge)
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $100