Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P90

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 9 years later than the P90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX740 HS grades vs the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix P90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the P90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and P90 is 88 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and P90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.