Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm J30

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 9 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm J30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.