Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 9 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.