Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B700

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 2 years later than the B700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS grades versus the B700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon B700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the B700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and B700 is 88 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and B700.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.