Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320
88 Imaging
47 Features
63 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2018
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W320 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was released 8 years after the W320 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony W320
SX740 HS | W320 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 105 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon SX740 HS
W320 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W320
SX740 HS | W320 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and W320 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and W320.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $400 | $269 |