Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P600

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 4 years later than the P600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX740 HS matches up against the P600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS against the P600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and P600 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and P600.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.