Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L830 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix L830 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L830 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 L830

  • Introduced in January 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 125 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 22-765mm (34x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 75.8 x 91.2mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.6″)
  • 508g (16.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L830

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix L830: 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 L830 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix L830
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 125 – 3200 ISO
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)		 508g
(16.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)		 767cm³
(48 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the superior video recording, the lower weight than the Coolpix L830 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L830

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix L830
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L830 are that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 3 points for the Coolpix L830.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix L830
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Nikon Coolpix L830 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and Coolpix L830

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Nikon Coolpix L830

21
3

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX740 HS as better choice.