Sony Alpha 7 III vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha 7 IIIPowerShot SX740 HS
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7 II Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 IV
      MSRP$2000$399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.3 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardSuper fine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Natural White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points693
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 960 mm
      Optical Zoom40x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP      		Up to 10 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Manual, Program
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO3730
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.7
      DxO Overall Score96
      Video Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]      		MP4/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, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		No
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)      		1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control RM-VPR1, VCT-XPR10, VCT-VPR1, RM-SPR1, RMT-VP1K (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91")110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.6 x 5.4"6.75 x 6 x 4.95"
      Package Weight2.485 lb1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NB-13L
      Battery Life610 shots265 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Sony Alpha 7 III Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemCharge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism


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