Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A7c

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very close but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 3 years before the A7c which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX740 HS scores vs the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS versus the A7c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and A7c is 88 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and A7c.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7c will render greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX740 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.