Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S6100

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon S6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the S6100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX740 HS scores versus the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS vs the S6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and S6100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and S6100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to show more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.