Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 6 years later than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides outside 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 S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.