Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST95
88 Imaging
47 Features
63 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2018
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was released 7 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX740 HS grades against the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung ST95
SX740 HS | ST95 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 92 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX740 HS
ST95 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST95
SX740 HS | ST95 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers 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 ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS against the ST95.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and ST95 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and ST95.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung ST95 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | 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 | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | - |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $145 |