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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was released 9 years after the TX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX740 HS grades vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony TX1

 SX740 HS TX1 
ReleasedJuly 2018August 2009More modern by 110 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon SX740 HS

 TX1 SX740 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony TX1

 SX740 HS TX1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the TX1.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and TX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX740 HS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (265 per charge)
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony TX1
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2018-07-31 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $350