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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX740 HS scores vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon A900

 SX740 HS A900 
RevealedJuly 2018February 2016More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX740 HS

 A900 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon A900

 SX740 HS A900 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the A900.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and A900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and A900.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Nikon A900 Street photography information
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Nikon A900 Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Nikon A900 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $400