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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 6 years after the Fujifilm XP50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX740 HS Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2012More modern by 80 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX740 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS and the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition (299g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
bad battery (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (265 CIPA)
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
74
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2018-07-31 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $180