Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.