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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 8 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX740 HS scores vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony S2100

 SX740 HS S2100 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2010Fresher by 105 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S2100 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony S2100

 SX740 HS S2100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS and the S2100.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and S2100.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (265 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Sony S2100
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
bad battery life (265 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (265 CIPA)
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-07-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $0