Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930
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63 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2018
- Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was revealed 9 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS scores vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony S930
SX740 HS | S930 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 117 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX740 HS
S930 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony S930
SX740 HS | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS against the S930.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S930.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-07-31 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 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 / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $400 | $219 |