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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the WX350 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS scores against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony WX350

 SX740 HS WX350 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2014More recent by 55 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX740 HS

 WX350 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX350

 SX740 HS WX350 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS comes with 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) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS versus the WX350.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and WX350.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to provide extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
75
lighter than others in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
bad battery power (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (265 per charge)
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE 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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $270