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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 20 months later than the HX350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX740 HS grades vs the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony HX350

 SX740 HS HX350 
AnnouncedJuly 2018December 2016More recent by 20 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX740 HS

 HX350 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony HX350

 SX740 HS HX350 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS against the HX350.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and HX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Sony HX350 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (265 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
bad battery life (265 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (265 CIPA)
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (652g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 -