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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm JX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and JX300 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 7 years later than the JX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS scores against the JX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX740 HS JX300 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2011More recent by 93 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX740 HS

 JX300 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX740 HS JX300 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS vs the JX300.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and JX300 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and JX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
bad battery (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (265 per charge)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures 180 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $110