Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX740 HS vs FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S3200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 7 years after the S3200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up against the S3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys 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 S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S3200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S3200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S3200.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.