Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000
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![Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS/Canon-SX740-HS-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S8000 front Nikon Coolpix S8000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8000/Nikon-S8000-front.jpg)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced June 2010
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX740 HS was launched 8 years later than the S8000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX740 HS grades versus the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S8000
SX740 HS | S8000 | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 99 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX740 HS
S8000 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S8000
SX740 HS | S8000 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon S8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S8000.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S8000 is 88 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and S8000.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lb) | 183 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $300 |