Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S3500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 5 years after the S3500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores vs the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the S3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and S3500 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S3500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.