Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX1

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 9 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX740 HS will give more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.