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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years after the ST65 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX740 HS scores vs the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung ST65

 SX740 HS ST65 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2011Newer by 92 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX740 HS

 ST65 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST65

 SX740 HS ST65 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with 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 ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS versus the ST65.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and ST65 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ST65.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST65 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (265 shots)
36
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone port
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung ST65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $130