Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look closer at the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 6 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS scores vs the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS offers exterior 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 WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS versus the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WB850F.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.