Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was revealed 5 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS grades against the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and NX1100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX740 HS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.