Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung DV150F

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 5 years after the DV150F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX740 HS scores vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer dimensions 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 Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and DV150F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.