Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A1000 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix A1000 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A1000 Specs

PowerShot SX740 HS

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110 x 64 x 40mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.6″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix A1000

  • Introduced in January 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-840mm (35x), f3.4-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 114.2 x 71.7 x 40.5mm³ (4.5″ x 2.8″ x 1.6″)
  • 330g (10.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix A1000

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix A1000: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Nikon Coolpix A1000 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix A1000
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 250
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)		 332cm³
(21 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Coolpix A1000: the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix A1000

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix A1000
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 1.04
Touch screen (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix A1000 are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen.

Yields 8 points for the Coolpix A1000.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix A1000
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Articulated screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Similar weight

300g 330g
WiFi
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Nikon Coolpix A1000 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and Coolpix A1000

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Nikon Coolpix A1000

14
8

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.