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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 8 years later than the JZ300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX740 HS JZ300 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2010Fresher by 104 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX740 HS

 JZ300 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX740 HS JZ300 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS against the JZ300.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and JZ300 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and JZ300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $180