Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W810

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 4 years later than the W810 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX740 HS matches up against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS against the W810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and W810.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.