Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot HX90 (V) Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Cyber-shot HX90 (V) - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot HX90 (V) 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

Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-720mm (30x), f3.5-6.4
  • WiFi built-in
  • 102 x 58.1 x 35.5mm³ (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.4″)
  • 246g (7.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Cyber-shot HX90 (V): 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 Sony Cyber-shot HX90 (V) Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 18.20
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the superior video recording.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

PowerShot SX740 HS

Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 10
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 80 – 12800 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 390
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)
246g
(7.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)
210cm³
(13 cu.in.)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot HX90 (V) are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX740 HS: the lower weight than the PowerShot SX740 HS, the more compact size and the built-in GPS.

Yields 17 points for the Cyber-shot HX90 (V).

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen

WiFi

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Sony Cyber-shot HX90 (V) Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Sony Cyber-shot HX90 (V)

11
17

We recommend Sony Cyber-shot HX90 (V) as better choice.