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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
Nikon P950
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon P950

 SX740 HS P950 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX740 HS

 P950 SX740 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2020July 2018More recent by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P950

 SX740 HS P950 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Nikon P950 Street photography features
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon P950 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P950 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition (299g)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
low battery power (265 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
supports bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (265 per charge)
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
59
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix P950
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