Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 5 years later than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with external dimensions 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 S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S8200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to show more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.