Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H400

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 4 years later than the H400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS scores vs the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS provides 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) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and H400 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and H400.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.