Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W830

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 4 years later than the W830 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS scores versus the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS provides outer 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) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and W830 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and W830.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.