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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 6 months after the G900 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS scores against the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh G900

 SX740 HS G900 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SX740 HS

 G900 SX740 HS 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh G900

 SX740 HS G900 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2018Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior 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 Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the G900.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and G900 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and G900.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Ricoh G900
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh G900 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
terrible battery (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (265 shots)
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSRicoh G900
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-07-31 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $752