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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was announced 9 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX740 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2009Fresher by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX740 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 88 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $300