Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W730

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SX740 HS was brought out 5 years after the W730 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX740 HS grades versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and W730.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to provide greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.