Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 9 years after the Fujifilm S2000HD which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S2000HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2000HD has dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 88 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to produce more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.