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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 5 years after the WX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX740 HS matches up against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony WX300

 SX740 HS WX300 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2013Newer by 67 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX740 HS

 WX300 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX300

 SX740 HS WX300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS against the WX300.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Sony WX300
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX300
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.66 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $330