Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 5 years later than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX740 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has outer measurements 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 S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.