Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX10

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 7 years after the WX10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades vs the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS against the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WX10 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.