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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 6 years later than the S4300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S4300

 SX740 HS S4300 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2012Fresher by 80 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S4300 SX740 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S4300

 SX740 HS S4300 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX740 HS and the S4300.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S4300 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S4300.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (139 grams)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
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decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-31 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures 180 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $119