Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung TL225

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 9 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS scores versus the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS against the TL225.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and TL225 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and TL225.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.