Canon
PowerShot SX740 HS
Pocket travel superzoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 40x 24–960mm OIS lens, 4K video, and 180° tilting selfie screen.
$399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Hasselblad
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
X2D II 100C is 7 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
X2D II 100C
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 800)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 3 fps)
- BX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has lower Weight (275 g vs 840 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 63 × 41 mm
275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 × 75 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 40mm narrower, 43mm shorter, and 34mm thinner than X2D II 100C.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 565 g lighter than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 75mm X2D II 100C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 63 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 106 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X2D II 100C
149 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X2D II 100C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
1441 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot SX740 HS
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109, 63, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Weight
275 g vs 840 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4, MPEG-4
AA filter
Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.5, 106, 75
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 800 — higher is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 20.3 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot SX740 HS
Pros
- ✓40x 24–960mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓180° tilting LCD for selfies
- ✓Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
- ✓10fps burst with AF lock
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No built-in EVF
- –Slow telephoto aperture
- –Discontinued (2025)
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot SX740 HS or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and X2D II 100C?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the X2D II 100C?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and X2D II 100C?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 275 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 565 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 29.97p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $8,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.