Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB210

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 7 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores against the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS and the WB210.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WB210.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.