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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 8 years after the S2800HD which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS grades vs the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX740 HS S2800HD 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2010Newer by 104 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX740 HS

 S2800HD SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX740 HS S2800HD 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS vs the S2800HD.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and S2800HD is 88 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S2800HD.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to result in greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (299g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (265 per charge)
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $260