Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 6 years after the HX100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS grades against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS offers external 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and HX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.