Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX99

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly close but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was unveiled within a month of the HX99 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical measurements 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 HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and HX99.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX740 HS will result in extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.