Canon SX740 HS vs Sony a5000

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was launched 4 years after the a5000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS grades versus the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer 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 Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the a5000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and a5000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.