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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 7 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony HX9V

 SX740 HS HX9V 
LaunchedJuly 2018July 2011More recent by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX740 HS

 HX9V SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony HX9V

 SX740 HS HX9V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS vs the HX9V.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition (299g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $328