Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 5 years later than the Fujifilm S8400W 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 S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 88 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.