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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the W800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony W800

 SX740 HS W800 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2014Fresher by 55 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SX740 HS

 W800 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony W800

 SX740 HS W800 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the W800.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and W800.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (265 shots)
40
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-07-31 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 AVI MPEG4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery 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 shooting
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $90