Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST93

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 7 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS scores vs the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and ST93 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ST93.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.