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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 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 S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S31 (10MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") provide different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was revealed 5 years after the S31 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades against the S31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S31

 SX740 HS S31 
AnnouncedJuly 2018June 2013Newer by 63 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S31 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S31

 SX740 HS S31 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outer dimensions 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS vs the S31.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S31 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and S31.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will resolve extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S31
48
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S31 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S31 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others (299g)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S31 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
30
fast max aperture (f)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S31
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
24
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S31
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2018-07-31 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $90