Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelPowerShot SX740 HSCyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
      MSRP$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200125 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Natural White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Touch
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Focal Length4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 960 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom40x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.9f/3.5 - 4.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDXtraFine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.00 m3.70 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Manual, Program
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")96 x 56 x 18 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.71")
      Weight (inc. batteries)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.75 x 6 x 4.95"
      Package Weight1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Battery PackNB-13LNP-BN1
      Battery Life265 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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