Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H300

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 4 years later than the H300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX740 HS grades versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS against the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and H300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.