Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW110

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon AW110, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 5 years later than the AW110 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the AW110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer 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) whilst the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS and the AW110.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and AW110 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and AW110.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.