Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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![Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS/Canon-SX740-HS-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P950 front Nikon Coolpix P950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P950/Nikon-P950-front.jpg)
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Introduced January 2020
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX740 HS was launched 17 months earlier than the P950 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS scores against the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon P950
SX740 HS | P950 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX740 HS
P950 | SX740 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2020 | ![]() | July 2018 | More recent by 17 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P950
SX740 HS | P950 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys external measurements 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 P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS versus the P950.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P950-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and P950 is 88 and 52 respectively.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P950-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and P950.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX740 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P950-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P950-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-07-31 | 2020-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 300s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) | 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 images | 290 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $400 | $797 |