Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Announced January 2012
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Overview
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB850F
SX740 HS | WB850F | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | January 2012 | More recent by 80 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 614k | Sharper display (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SX740 HS
WB850F | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB850F
SX740 HS | WB850F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
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.
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $599 |