Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S5200

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 5 years after the S5200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX740 HS scores vs the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got 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) and the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX740 HS versus the S5200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S5200 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and S5200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.