Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was brought out 5 years later than the Fujifilm XF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX740 HS will offer you more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.