Canon SX740 HS vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS and Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was brought out 23 months later than the RX100 V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up against the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and RX100 V is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.