Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm X100

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm X100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was launched 7 years after the Fujifilm X100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has outer 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) while the Fujifilm X100 has sizing of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm X100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Fujifilm X100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm X100 is 88 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm X100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX740 HS will give you more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.