Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P900 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix P900 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P900 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 P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX740 HS vs Coolpix P900: 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 P900 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX740 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P900

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.00
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)
900g
(29.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)
1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, the superior video recording and the lower weight than the Coolpix P900. Another advantage over the Coolpix P900: the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX740 HS scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P900

Auto Focus points (4)

9 99
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

265 360
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX740 HS: the built-in GPS.

Yields 13 points for the Coolpix P900.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P900

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen

WiFi

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS VS Nikon Coolpix P900 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX740 HS and Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX740 HS und Coolpix P900, front view

Top view of cameras

PowerShot SX740 HS und Coolpix P900, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Nikon Coolpix P900

11
13

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot SX740 HS.