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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P520
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P530 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was brought out 4 years later than the P530 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the P530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon P530

 SX740 HS P530 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2014More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Canon SX740 HS

 P530 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P530

 SX740 HS P530 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS against the P530.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and P530 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and P530.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon P530 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Nikon P530 Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Nikon P530 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P530
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lighter than others (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
52
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P530 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (265 per charge)
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging features
Nikon P530 Vlogging features
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P530
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 494 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $280