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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
  • Released July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX740 HS WB2200F 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2014More recent by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX740 HS

 WB2200F SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX740 HS WB2200F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

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

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (708 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (265 shots)
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
25
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $599