Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony H20
SX740 HS | H20 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 113 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SX740 HS
H20 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony H20
SX740 HS | H20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |