Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 8 years after the F300EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX740 HS scores against the F300EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the F300EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and F300EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and F300EXR.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will show greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.