Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax W80

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 9 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX740 HS scores versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers external 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 Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS versus the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and W80 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and W80.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.