Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L820

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 5 years after the L820 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS grades versus the L820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix L820. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the L820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and L820 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and L820.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.