Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 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
- Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX740 HS grades versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony W650
SX740 HS | W650 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 80 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX740 HS
W650 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W650
SX740 HS | W650 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS features 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS against the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and W650.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to produce greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ |
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 | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $140 |