Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm X-Pro2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm X-Pro2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm X-Pro2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm X-Pro2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features 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 X-Pro2 has measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS against the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.