Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 6 years after the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS scores against the Fujifilm SL300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has physical 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 SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.