Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs PowerShot SX60 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX60 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 SX60 HS

  • Introduced in October 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 21-1365mm (65x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 127.6 x 92.6 x 114.3mm³ (5.0″ x 3.6″ x 4.5″)
  • 650g (21.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX60 HS

PowerShot SX740 HS vs PowerShot SX60 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 SX60 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

PowerShot SX60 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 6
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)		 650g
(21.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)		 1351cm³
(85 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like the superior video recording, the lower weight than the PowerShot SX60 HS and the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

PowerShot SX740 HS

PowerShot SX60 HS
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX60 HS are that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 3 points for the PowerShot SX60 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

PowerShot SX60 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
WiFi
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and PowerShot SX60 HS
PowerShot SX740 HS und PowerShot SX60 HS, front view

Top view of cameras
PowerShot SX740 HS und PowerShot SX60 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

19
3

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.