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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Later Model is Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 5 years after the S9500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX740 HS grades against the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S9500

 SX740 HS S9500 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2013More modern by 67 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon SX740 HS

 S9500 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S9500

 SX740 HS S9500 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the S9500.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and S9500 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and S9500.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Nikon S9500 Street photography details
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
bad battery pack (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (205g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
46
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $230