Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W550

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W550 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 7 years later than the W550 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS and the W550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and W550 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and W550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.