Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP200

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 5 years later than the Fujifilm XP200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX740 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside dimensions 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 XP200 has dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm XP200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP200 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.