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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm XP70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XP70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX740 HS Fujifilm XP70 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2014More modern by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX740 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS features outside measurements 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 XP70 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS against the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP70.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (265 per charge)
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2018-07-31 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $199