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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2022
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is fairly similar but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and Z30 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the Z30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS scores against the Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon Z30

 SX740 HS Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon SX740 HS

 Z30 SX740 HS 
IntroducedJune 2022July 2018Fresher by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon Z30

 SX740 HS Z30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has got external 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 Z30 has dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS versus Nikon Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the Z30.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and Z30 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and Z30.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older SX740 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Nikon Z30
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
76
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (265 shots)
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Z30
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Nikon Z30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-07-31 2022-06-29
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 209
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 35
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
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 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $650