Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A900 Comparison
Let’s compare the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A900.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Canon PowerShot SX740 HS has a 20.3 MP and Nikon Coolpix A900 has a 20.2 MP resolution.
| Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 20.3 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Crop Factor | n/a | n/a |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 3200 | Min 80 - Max 1600 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200 | Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
| Startup Time | ||
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) | Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target finding AF |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200 | Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/3200 - 15 sec | 1/4000 - 8 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 7 | |
| AW Buffer Size | ||
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 921,600 dots (230,400 px) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | No |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | ||
| Focus Peaking | No | No |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) |
| Video File Format | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) | MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | ||
| Microphone Jack | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000s | |
| Internal connections | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | ||
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 10.5 oz (299 g) includes batteries | 10.2 oz (289 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. (110 x 64 x 40 mm) | 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.6 in. (113 x 67 x 40 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $379.00 |
Buy starting from $396.95 |
| Release Date | 2018-08-20 | 2016-04-15 |