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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was manufactured 9 years later than the S1000pj and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the S1000pj in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX740 HS S1000pj 
IntroducedJuly 2018August 2009More recent by 110 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX740 HS

 S1000pj SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX740 HS S1000pj 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about 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") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S1000pj.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S1000pj is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and S1000pj.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition (299g)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-31 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $289