Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX740 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 8 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX740 HS matches up against the S1800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS versus FujiFilm S1800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the S1800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S1800 is 88 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S1800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.