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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung WB850F

 SX740 HS WB850F 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2012More recent by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SX740 HS

 WB850F SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB850F

 SX740 HS WB850F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (265 shots)
49
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung WB850F
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