Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100 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
- Announced July 2018
- Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P7000
- Replacement is Nikon P7700

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P7100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

The SX740 HS was revealed 6 years later than the P7100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS scores vs the P7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon P7100
SX740 HS | P7100 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 79 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX740 HS
P7100 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P7100
SX740 HS | P7100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P7100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the P7100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and P7100 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and P7100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will offer more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2012-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 lb) | 395g (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $750 |