Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX10V

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 6 years after the HX10V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers physical measurements 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS and Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and HX10V.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.