Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed July 2018
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and A57 (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SX740 HS was launched 5 years later than the A57 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS scores against the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony A57
SX740 HS | A57 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | September 2012 | More recent by 72 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon SX740 HS
A57 | SX740 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony A57
SX740 HS | A57 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the A57.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and A57 is 88 and 64 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and A57.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX740 HS will provide more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony SLT-A57 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2018-07-31 | 2012-09-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 299 grams (0.66 lb) | 618 grams (1.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 images | 550 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $1,000 |