Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 5 years after the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S4800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S4800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm S4800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to show more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.