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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as WB650
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was revealed 8 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX740 HS grades against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX740 HS HZ35W 
IntroducedJuly 2018June 2010Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX740 HS

 HZ35W SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX740 HS HZ35W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS against the HZ35W.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and HZ35W.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Samsung HZ35W Street photography features
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (265 per charge)
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $300