Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9200

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm S9200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX740 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the Fujifilm S9200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9200 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9200.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.