Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P950 Comparison
Let’s compare the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P950.
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 P950. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Canon PowerShot SX740 HS has a 20.3 MP and Nikon Coolpix P950 has a 16.0 MP resolution.
| Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 20.3 | 16.0 |
| 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) | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 3200 | Min 100 - Max 6400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200 | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects 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: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200 | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/3200 - 15 sec | 1/4000 - 5 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 10 | |
| AW Buffer Size | ||
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 921,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| 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)) | MOV (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 | 1/4000 |
| Internal connections | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| 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 | 35.5 oz (1,005 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. (110 x 64 x 40 mm) | 5.5 x 4.3 x 5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $379.00 |
Buy starting from $799.00 |
| Release Date | 2018-08-20 | 2020-02-01 |