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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX740 HS scores vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB700

 SX740 HS WB700 
LaunchedJuly 2018December 2010More recent by 93 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX740 HS

 WB700 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB700

 SX740 HS WB700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside dimensions 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS against the WB700.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and WB700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB700 Street photography features
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB700 Travel photography details
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung WB700
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-31 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $300