Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B600

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 months earlier than the B600 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX740 HS grades vs the B600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix B600. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon B600 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has proportions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon B600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS and the B600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and B600 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and B600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.