Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the WB2200F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX740 HS grades versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung WB2200F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS versus the WB2200F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WB2200F is 88 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and WB2200F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.