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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX740 HS S2950 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2011Fresher by 93 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S2950 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX740 HS S2950 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

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

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
75
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
bad battery life (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (265 per charge)
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called - FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 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 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 437g (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $330