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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 9 years later than the G3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS matches up against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony G3

 SX740 HS G3 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2009Fresher by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon SX740 HS

 G3 SX740 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony G3

 SX740 HS G3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and G3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Sony G3 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
75
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Sony G3
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (265 per charge)
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $200