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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 9 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX740 HS Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2009Fresher by 116 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm A100 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm A100

 SX740 HS Fujifilm A100 
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm A100 Street photography details
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
low battery life (265 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than competition (124g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (265 shots)
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
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lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-31 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $0