Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 7 years after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS provides physical 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) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.