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
Sony
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
RX100 VII is 1 year newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
RX100 VII
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BRX100 VII has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- BRX100 VII has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 × 40 mm
299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 3mm thinner than RX100 VII but it is also 9mm wider and 6mm taller.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 3 g lighter than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 43mm RX100 VII
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VII
102 × 58 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
RX100 VII
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
4.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.1, 63.8, 39.9
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
265 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
Weight
299 g vs 302 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only RX100 VII supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only RX100 VII supports it
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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)
RX100 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot SX740 HS or RX100 VII?
RX100 VII scores 5.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and RX100 VII?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the PowerShot SX740 HS captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot SX740 HS and RX100 VII?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the RX100 VII?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. RX100 VII reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and RX100 VII?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 3 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and RX100 VII record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and RX100 VII weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. RX100 VII: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 260 shots for the RX100 VII, giving the PowerShot SX740 HS the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $900 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 Sony press materials.