Reasons to choose PowerShot SX730 HS
Released in 2017, PowerShot SX730 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.3 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot SX730 HS28 mm²
PowerShot SX740 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot SX730 HS and PowerShot SX740 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot SX730 HSMetricPowerShot SX740 HS
20.3 MPEffective pixels20.3 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.18 µmPixel pitch1.18 µm
1.4 µm²Pixel area1.4 µm²
71.33 MP/cm²Pixel density71.33 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
300 gWeight299 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NB-13L lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNB-13L lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot SX730 HS and PowerShot SX740 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot SX740 HS has the lighter body. The PowerShot SX730 HS and PowerShot SX740 HS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot SX740 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX740 HS
Released in 2018, PowerShot SX740 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.3 MP effective resolution, and a 299 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.