Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P7800

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon P7800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 4 years after the P7800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX740 HS grades vs the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS and the P7800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and P7800 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and P7800.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX740 HS will give you more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.