Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 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
- Launched July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2009

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was launched 9 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX740 HS matches up vs the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix S640. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S640
SX740 HS | S640 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 110 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SX740 HS
S640 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S640
SX740 HS | S640 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S640.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S640 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and S640.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-07-31 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | Expeed |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 130g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $225 |