Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX740 HS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S2950 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the S2950 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX740 HS scores versus the S2950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS versus FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S2950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S2950 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and S2950.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.