Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A58

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX740 HS was announced 4 years after the A58 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS grades against the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS versus the A58.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and A58 is 88 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and A58.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will deliver greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.