Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9900
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63 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9900 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
- Introduced July 2018
- Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon S9700
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9900 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX740 HS was released 3 years later than the S9900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX740 HS scores vs the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon S9900
SX740 HS | S9900 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | February 2015 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon SX740 HS
S9900 | SX740 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S9900
SX740 HS | S9900 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon S9900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the S9900.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and S9900 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and S9900.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 289g (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $300 |