Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 6 years later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX740 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers 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) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 88 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX740 HS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will show greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.