Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2018
- Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released March 2021
- Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX740 HS was manufactured 3 years before the fp L and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores vs the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sigma fp L
SX740 HS | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon SX740 HS
fp L | SX740 HS | |||
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Released | March 2021 | July 2018 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 922k | Sharper screen (+1178k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sigma fp L
SX740 HS | fp L | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Canon SX740 HS and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the fp L.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and fp L is 88 and 83 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and fp L.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail due to its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX740 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sigma fp L |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-07-31 | 2021-03-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 9520 x 6328 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 40 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | no built-in flash |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 lb) | 427g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $400 | $2,499 |