Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630
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63 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2009
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S630, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S630 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX740 HS was unveiled 9 years after the S630 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS grades vs the S630 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix S630. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S630
SX740 HS | S630 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | February 2009 | More modern by 116 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX740 HS
S630 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S630
SX740 HS | S630 | |||
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Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides outer 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 S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the S630.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and S630 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and S630.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give you more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-07-31 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 lbs) | 140g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | EN-L12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $240 |