Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm XP50
SX740 HS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 80 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm XP50 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP50
SX740 HS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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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 |