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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 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
  • Announced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 2 years later than the B500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the B500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon B500

 SX740 HS B500 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2016Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX740 HS

 B500 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon B500

 SX740 HS B500 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS and the B500.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and B500 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and B500.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Nikon B500 Street photography features
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Nikon B500
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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better than average battery life (600 per charge)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (541g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
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reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Nikon B500
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fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
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reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (541g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 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 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 541g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
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 1 1
Cost at release $400 $300