Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 9 years later than the L100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys external 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 L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS against the L100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and L100 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and L100.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.