Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST90

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 7 years after the ST90 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX740 HS grades versus the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical measurements 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 ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and ST90 is 88 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and ST90.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.