Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P900

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P900 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 3 years after the P900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up against the P900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix P900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys outer 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) and the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the P900.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and P900 is 88 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and P900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.