Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX740 HS versus Olympus 7040, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 8 years after the 7040 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS grades vs the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has physical measurements 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 Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS versus the 7040.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and 7040 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and 7040.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to show extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.