Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S3300

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S3300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 6 years after the S3300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the S3300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S3300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS and the S3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and S3300 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S3300.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.