Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix P520 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P520 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 P520

  • Introduced in March 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1000mm (42x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 125.2 x 84.1 x 101.6mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.0″)
  • 550g (17.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P520

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix P520: 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 P520 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P520
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 18.10
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 200
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)		 550g
(17.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)		 1070cm³
(67 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Coolpix P520: the lower weight than the Coolpix P520, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 16 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P520

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P520
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P520 are the built-in GPS.

Yields 2 points for the Coolpix P520.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P520
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Sensitivity

80 – 3200 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Nikon Coolpix P520 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and Coolpix P520

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Nikon Coolpix P520

16
2

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.