Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 6 years later than the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX740 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers outer measurements 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 SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm SL240.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 88 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.