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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
85
Overall
68

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • Replacement is Sony A58
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Sony A57

 SX740 HS A57 
LaunchedJuly 2018September 2012More recent by 72 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon SX740 HS

 A57 SX740 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Sony A57

 SX740 HS A57 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and A57 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Sony A57 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Sony A57
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Sony A57 Travel photography details
75
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
bad battery life (265 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (265 per charge)
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony A57 Vlogging highlights
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Sony A57
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSony SLT-A57
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