Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 years after the ST150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical 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) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the ST150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and ST150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and ST150F.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.