Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs PowerShot SX740 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

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 P1000 vs PowerShot SX740 HS: 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.).

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX740 HS
Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the connector for an external microphone.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 10 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX740 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.30
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 265
Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)		 300g
(9.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)		 282cm³
(18 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX740 HS are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000. Another advantage over the Coolpix P1000: the more compact size.

Yields 12 points for the PowerShot SX740 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX740 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

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

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi
Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P1000 and PowerShot SX740 HS
Coolpix P1000 und PowerShot SX740 HS, front view

Top view of cameras
Coolpix P1000 und PowerShot SX740 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

10
12

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