Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak Z990

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak Z990, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Z990 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 7 years after the Z990 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z990 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the Z990 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z990. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Kodak Z990 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Kodak Z990 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak Z990 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS against the Z990.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Z990 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Z990.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.