Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was released 9 years after the SL820 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS matches up against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung SL820
SX740 HS | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 116 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX740 HS
SL820 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung SL820
SX740 HS | SL820 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the SL820.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and SL820.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung SL820 |
Alternate name | - | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-07-31 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
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 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $280 |