Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550
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63 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was manufactured 6 years after the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm JX550
SX740 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 80 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm JX550 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm JX550
SX740 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer 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 JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm JX550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm JX550.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-45A |
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/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $200 |