Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 16 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 88 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will show more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.