Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S6300

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon S6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 6 years later than the S6300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores versus the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS provides external dimensions 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 S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and S6300 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and S6300.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.