Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW120
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon AW110
- New Model is Nikon AW130

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW120 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the AW120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades versus the AW120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon AW120
SX740 HS | AW120 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon SX740 HS
AW120 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon AW120
SX740 HS | AW120 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the AW120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and AW120 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and AW120.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix AW120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) | 213 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" 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 images | 350 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $350 |