Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 7 years after the Fujifilm F600 EXR which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX740 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F600 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will offer more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.