Canon SX740 HS vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very comparable but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was announced very close to the RX100 VA which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS grades versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got physical 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) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and RX100 VA.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX740 HS will show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.