Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P500

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P500 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS scores against the P500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer dimensions 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 P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS and the P500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and P500 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and P500.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.