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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SX740 HS Fujifilm XP80 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2015Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Fujifilm XP80 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP80

 SX740 HS Fujifilm XP80 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS offers physical 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 XP80 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP80 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP80.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography information
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (265 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (299 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
low battery (265 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (265 shots)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (299 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSFujifilm XP80
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Fujifilm XP80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-07-31 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $149