Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S8100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon S8100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 8 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS against the S8100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S8100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and S8100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.