Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX400V

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX740 HS and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 4 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS scores versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS and the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and HX400V.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.