Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST700

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 7 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS grades against the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you 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") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the ST700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and ST700 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ST700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to render extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.