Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Superseded the Nikon P300
- Updated by Nikon P330

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon P310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the P310 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up against the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon P310
SX740 HS | P310 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | June 2012 | More recent by 75 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon SX740 HS
P310 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P310
SX740 HS | P310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has external 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) and the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon P310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS against the P310.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and P310 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and P310.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix P310 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-07-31 | 2012-06-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $700 |