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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 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
  • Released July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon S630
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S630

 SX740 HS S630 
AnnouncedJuly 2018February 2009More modern by 116 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S630 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S630

 SX740 HS S630 
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).

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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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S630 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (265 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S630
75
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix S630
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