Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P7000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX740 HS was brought out 7 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the P7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon P7000 has measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P7000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS against the P7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and P7000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and P7000.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will resolve more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.