Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to show extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.