Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm X30

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS versus Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS grades versus the Fujifilm X30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Fujifilm X30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX740 HS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.