Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was announced 6 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX740 HS scores versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony WX70
SX740 HS | WX70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 80 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX740 HS
WX70 | SX740 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX70
SX740 HS | WX70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Identical screen resolution |
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS and the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and WX70.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $242 |