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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was unveiled 5 years after the Fujifilm T500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS grades against the Fujifilm T500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX740 HS Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2013More modern by 68 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm T500 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm T500

 SX740 HS Fujifilm T500 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer dimensions 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 T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (265 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition (299g)
has bluetooth
good resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
not so great battery (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (265 CIPA)
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $0