Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Comparison

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Canon SX740 HS

21 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SX740 HS and SX730 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Canon. Canon SX740 HS was introduced to market in July 2018 and Canon SX730 HS was launched in April 2017. There is 16 months difference between SX740 HS and SX730 HS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger SX740 HS, especially in sensor tech.

SX740 HS and SX730 HS are members of Canon's PowerShot SX series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Canon PowerShot SX Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Canon SX740 HS	2018	21.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	10.0 fps	110 x 64 x 40mm	299g
Canon SX730 HS	2017	20.3MP - 1/2.3-inch	5.9 fps	110 x 64 x 40mm	300g
Canon SX720 HS	2016	20.3MP - 1/2.3-inch	5.9 fps	110 x 64 x 36mm	270g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-07-31

21MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

24-960 mm F3.3-6.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

299g. 110 x 64 x 40 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Compare

Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-04-06

20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

24-960 mm F3.3-6.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

5.9fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

300g. 110 x 64 x 40 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX740 HS over Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Max Sensor Resolution	21 MP vs 20 MP	5% more pixels
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 5.9fps	4.1 fps faster
Battery Life	265 shots vs 250 shots	15 more frames with a single charge
Weight	299 g vs 300 g	1 g lighter
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Flash Coverage	5.0m vs 4.0m	1m longer range
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX730 HS over Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection	Yes vs Yes	Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	21 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 922k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 5.9fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	960mm vs 960mm	Very good Telezoom
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection	Yes vs Yes	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	6.90 vs 6.90	Slow lenses at tele

Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX730 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX740 HS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57″) and weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX730 HS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57″) and weighs 300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS. In this case, we can see that Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Comparison image of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS.

Comparison image of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS.

Top View Comparison image of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon SX740 HS is 1g lighter than the Canon SX730 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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SX740 HS

SX730 HS

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Thickness Comparison

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SX740 HS

SX730 HS

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Average

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot SX740 HS nor Canon PowerShot SX730 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.

Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX730 HS: Sensor Comparison

Canon SX740 HS has a 21.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor. On the other hand, Canon SX730 HS has a 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the SX740 HS and SX730 HS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS Cameras

Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS features 24-960 mm F3.3-6.9 40x zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f3.30 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 960mm and have the same max aperture of f6.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SX740 HS

SX730 HS

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SX740 HS

SX730 HS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SX740 HS

SX730 HS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SX740 HS

SX730 HS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SX740 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon SX730 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.3MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon SX740 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon SX730 HS for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon SX740 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon SX730 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
960 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 265 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
960 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Canon SX740 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX730 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
299g
40.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 40mm
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Compact Body
40.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 40mm
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Canon SX740 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX730 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.3MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX730 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SX740 HS and Canon SX730 HS scores compare:

Canon SX740 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #42 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #455 out of 1230 in all Cameras

Canon SX730 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #65 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #506 out of 1230 in all Cameras

Canon SX740 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon SX730 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon SX730 HS vs Canon SX740 HS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon PowerShot SX740 HS	Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2018-07-31	2017-04-06
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	21 megapixels	20.3 megapixels
Max Resolution	5184 x 3888	5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-960 mm (40x)	24-960 mm (40x)
Max Aperture	F3.3-6.9	F3.3-6.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	922k dots	922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/3200s	1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.00 m	4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	5.9 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	299g	300g
Dimensions	110 x 64 x 40mm	110 x 64 x 40mm
Battery Life	265 shots	250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction