Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs PowerShot SX740 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Specs

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

  • 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 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 P900 VS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX740 HS

Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better sensibility (4)

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

360 265
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.

The Coolpix P900 scores 13 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX740 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.30
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Weighs less (2)

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

1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)
282cm³
(18 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.

Yields 11 points for the PowerShot SX740 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

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

WiFi

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Dimensions

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

Coolpix P900 und PowerShot SX740 HS, front view

Top view of cameras

Coolpix P900 und PowerShot SX740 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

13
11

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