Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX740 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 8 years after the S2500HD which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the S2500HD for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS versus the S2500HD.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S2500HD is 88 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and S2500HD.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.