Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200
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![Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS/Canon-SX740-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview
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.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm S8200
SX740 HS | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 68 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm S8200 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8200
SX740 HS | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 88 and 61 respectively.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 299g (0.66 lbs) | 670g (1.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $450 |