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Deciding between the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and the Sony HDR CX405 depends on your available space, storage capacity goals, and everyday usage style:
Designed for large households, bulk grocery shoppers, and long-term storage where total cubic feet is the highest priority.
Ideal for apartments, offices, dorms, or secondary kitchen use where space efficiency and neat organization are paramount.
| Specification | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Sony HDR CX405 |
|---|---|---|
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 to 6.9 | f/1.8 to 4 |
| Lens Mount | — | — |
| Focal Length | 4.3-172 mm | 1.9 to 57 mm |
| View (Degree) | — | — |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus Sensitivity (EV) | — | — |
| Normal Focus Point | — | — |
| Macro Focus Range | 1 cm (0.39″) | — |
| Autofocus Points (Contrast Detaction) | — | — |
| Normal Focus Range | 5 cm (1.97″) | — |
| Autofocus Points (Phase Detaction) | — | — |
| Minimum Aperture | — | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Others | ||
| GPS | — | — |
| Timelapse Recording | Yes | — |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes | — |
| Body Type | Ultracompact | — |
| Material Of Construction | — | — |
| Accessory Mount | — | — |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | — | — |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| Screen Resolution Dots | 922000 | 92000 |
| Viewfinder Size (Inch) | — | — |
| Screen Size (Inch) | 3 | 2.7 |
| Viewfinder Resolution Dots | — | — |
| Display Type | Tilting Articulated LCD | Articulated LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | — | — |
| Viewfinder Coverage (%) | — | — |
| Viewfinder Type | — | — |
| Live View | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Type | TFT LCD | — |
| Diopter Adjustment | — | — |
| Touch Screen | No | — |
| Eye Point (mm) | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight (Pounds) | 10.5 | 2.94 |
| Dimensions | 7.46 x 5.47 x 5.26 | 16.4 x 8.4 x 6.9 |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 265 | — |
| Battery | NB-13L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Photography Features | ||
| Shutter Priority | Yes | — |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | — |
| Aperture Priority | Yes | — |
| Self-timer | 2/10-Second Delay | 10 Second |
| Bulb/Time Mode | — | — |
| Continuous Shooting (upto-fps) | 10 | — |
| Maximum Shutter Speed (Sec) | 1/3200 | 1/10000 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | No |
| Minimum Shutter Speed (Sec) | 15 | 1/8 |
| External Flash | No | No |
| Shutter Type | — | Smile Shutter |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Subject / Scene Modes | Yes | — |
| WB Bracketing | — | — |
| Manual Exposure Mode | Yes | — |
| AE Bracketing | — | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Max Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | — |
| Waterprrof | — | — |
| Processor | Digic 8 | Bionz |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/5.8" |
| 4K Video Recording | Yes | No |
| Sensor Photo Detectors (Mpx) | 20 | — |
| Effective Pixels (Mpx) | 20.3 | 2.29 |
| Aspect Ratio (W:H) | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image | ||
| White Balance Presets | 5 | — |
| Bit Depth | — | 16 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | JPEG |
| Image Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Video/audio Features | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Video System | NTSC | NTSC |
| Audio Recording Format | AAC LC Audio | AAC-LC, Dolby Digital 2ch, LPCM |
| Interval Recording | No | — |
| Recording Resolutions | 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 1280 x 720 |
| Video Format | MPEG-4/H.264 | XAVC S/AVCHD/MPEG4-AVC/H.264/MP4 |
| Speaker | Mono | — |
| Microphone Type | Stereo | — |
| Iso Sensitivity (video) | ||
| Manual Mode | — | — |
| Auto Mode | 100-800 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WI-FI | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | — |
| Microphone Port | No | — |
| USB Charging | — | Yes |
| Others I/O | — | — |
| USB Ports | USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) | USB Micro-B |
| PC Sync Socket | — | — |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Wireless | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Iso Sensitivity (photo) | ||
| Extended | 100-3200 | — |
| Auto Mode | 100-800 | — |
| Storage | ||
| Storage Types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro |
The main differences center around storage capacity, form factor, and convenience. The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS provides extensive bulk storage capacity best suited for homes, garages, or basements needing deep freeze space. In contrast, the Sony HDR CX405 offers a compact upright design that fits into smaller spaces with convenient shelf organization.
Chest-style freezers generally excel in thermal efficiency because cold air naturally settles at the bottom and does not escape when the lid is lifted. Compact upright models have lower total kilowatt-hour usage simply due to their smaller cubic volume, making both designs efficient for their respective intended purposes.
Both products are available through official brand stores and authorized retailers with full manufacturer warranties and fast delivery options. Click the "Check Best Price" buttons in the comparison cards above to view today's latest promotions, official deals, and current availability.
Measure your available floor clearance first. If you have open space in a garage, basement, or utility room and want to freeze items in bulk, choose the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. If you have limited room in a kitchen, apartment, dorm, or office and prefer easy eye-level access to items, choose the Sony HDR CX405.