Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7100

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.