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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 9 years after the H20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS grades vs the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony H20

 SX740 HS H20 
AnnouncedJuly 2018May 2009More modern by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SX740 HS

 H20 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony H20

 SX740 HS H20 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers 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 H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the H20.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and H20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Sony H20
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition (299g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (250g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (265 per charge)
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Sony H20
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone port
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-07-31 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $249