Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 8 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX740 HS grades vs the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides external 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) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the ST100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.