Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax X90

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 8 years after the X90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the X90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax X90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS and the X90.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and X90 is 88 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.