Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs PowerShot SX50 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Specs

PowerShot SX740 HS

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110 x 64 x 40mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.6″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX740 HS

PowerShot SX50 HS

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 80 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 71.00mm (2.8″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1200mm (50x), f3.4-6.5
  • No WiFi
  • 123 x 87 x 105.9mm³ (4.8″ x 3.4″ x 4.2″)
  • 598g (19.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX50 HS

PowerShot SX740 HS vs PowerShot SX50 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

PowerShot SX50 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 12.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 2
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)
598g
(19.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)
1133cm³
(71 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording, the lower weight than the PowerShot SX50 HS and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

PowerShot SX740 HS

PowerShot SX50 HS

Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 80 – 6400 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 315

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS are the larger sensitivity and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 7 points for the PowerShot SX50 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

PowerShot SX50 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Articulated screen

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and PowerShot SX50 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

19
7

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.