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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W710 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 years after the W710 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS grades against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony W710

 SX740 HS W710 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2013More modern by 68 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SX740 HS

 W710 SX740 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W710

 SX740 HS W710 

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS against the W710.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and W710.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to render extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (21MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Sony W710
75
lighter than others in class (299g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
low battery (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (265 per charge)
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-31 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $90