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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S9800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm S9800

 SX740 HS Fujifilm S9800 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2015Newer by 44 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm S9800 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9800

 SX740 HS Fujifilm S9800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS against the Fujifilm S9800.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
75
lighter than competition (299 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
low battery pack (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (265 shots)
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging details
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (670g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.66 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $299