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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 3 years later than the L840 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX740 HS grades vs the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L840

 SX740 HS L840 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2015More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon SX740 HS

 L840 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L840

 SX740 HS L840 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has sizing of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS vs the L840.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and L840 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and L840.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L840 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Nikon L840 Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 per charge)
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon L840 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (265 per charge)
43
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging details
Nikon L840 Vlogging details
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic support
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max 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 diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 538 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 photographs 590 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $400