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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured around the same time to the P1000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the P1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon P1000

 SX740 HS P1000 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX740 HS

 P1000 SX740 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P1000

 SX740 HS P1000 
RevealedJuly 2018July 2018Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the P1000.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and P1000 is 88 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and P1000.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Nikon P1000 Street photography info
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Nikon P1000 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
bad battery (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
has bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (265 shots)
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
58
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2018-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Nikon Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 21MP 16MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 1415 gr (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $1,000