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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 5 months prior to the A1000 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores against the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon A1000

 SX740 HS A1000 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX740 HS

 A1000 SX740 HS 
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon A1000

 SX740 HS A1000 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2019Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS against the A1000.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and A1000 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and A1000.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Nikon A1000 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (265 CIPA)
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
72
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $477