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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX740 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S9900w when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX740 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2015Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX740 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
48
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
75
lighter than average (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
bad battery (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (265 CIPA)
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging features
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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