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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 8 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS scores versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 SX740 HS HZ30W 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2010More modern by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX740 HS

		

		

			
 HZ30W SX740 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 SX740 HS HZ30W 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS against the HZ30W.
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and HZ30W is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and HZ30W.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
48
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (21MP)
 features face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
29
 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
69
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (245g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
52
 incredible zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (21MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
42
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
75
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 has bluetooth
 good megapixels (21MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (960mm)
 terrible battery power (265 per charge)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
 lighter than others in class (245 grams)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
53
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (21MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
43
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
74
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (299g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have external mic jack
30
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (245g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $280