Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P80

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 9 years later than the P80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX740 HS scores against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix P80. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and P80 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and P80.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.