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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the H70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS scores versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony H70

 SX740 HS H70 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2011Fresher by 93 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SX740 HS

 H70 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony H70

 SX740 HS H70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has outer measurements 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 H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS and the H70.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and H70.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (265 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H70
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (265 shots)
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Sony H70 Vlogging advice
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 BIONZ
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 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $199