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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony W650

 SX740 HS W650 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2012Fresher by 80 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SX740 HS

 W650 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W650

 SX740 HS W650 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
good resolution (21MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (265 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
75
lighter than others (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (124g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W650 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (299 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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
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