Canon SX740 HS has a
21.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor. On the other hand, Samsung WB850F has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .
Canon SX740 HS's sensor provides 5MP more than Samsung WB850F's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the SX740 HS and WB850F sensor size comparison.
Canon SX740 HS and Samsung WB850F have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.