Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Nikon W300 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Compact · 21 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
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Nikon · Compact · 16 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Nikon W300
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon W300 are both fixed-lens compact cameras announced a year apart, the Canon in 2018 and the Nikon in 2017. Each carries a non-interchangeable lens, so the optical setup you buy is the one you keep. A physical difference sets them apart in a bag. The Nikon measures 112 x 66 x 29 mm and weighs 231 g, which is 68 g lighter than the Canon at 299 g. The Canon is the deeper body at 40 mm front to back, against 29 mm for the Nikon. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2018 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
July 31, 2018 | May 31, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 110 x 64 x 40 mm | 112 x 66 x 29 mm |
| Camera weight | 299 g | 231 g |
| Optics | 55/100 | 52/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe SX740 HS gives you more room to crop distant subjects, with a 21 MP sensor against 16 MP on the W300. It also captures action at up to 10 fps, compared with 7 fps on the Nikon, so bursts of a moving subject run longer. Autofocus coverage also favours the Canon, with 9 autofocus points against 1 on the W300. As a shared benefit, both cameras pair a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with in-body stabilisation, which steadies handheld frames on either body. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
21 MP050 | 16 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 7 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
32003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
32003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1544080 | 144080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
320080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe W300 is the stronger pick for slow motion, with a maximum frame rate of 120 fps against 60 fps on the SX740 HS. That doubled frame rate smooths fast motion when you slow the clip down in editing. In a shared capability, both cameras record up to 4K resolution, so either delivers high-detail footage within that common ceiling. Both also offer built-in timelapse and record in MPEG-4 or MOV, giving the same editing-friendly file choices. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 54/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing makes the W300 the camera to keep shooting when conditions turn wet or dusty, while the Canon has none. The Nikon also carries GPS, so trail and travel photos carry their location tag, and it supports an external flash for more lighting reach. The SX740 HS answers with a flip screen, which frames self-portraits and overhead crowds, plus a built-in flash for quick fill light. Both cameras offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer, with a 3-inch TFT LCD for composing. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
No |  Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
No |  Yes |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9220001150001500000 | 9210001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 16/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryBattery life sits close, with the W300 rated at 280 shots against 265 for the SX740 HS, a 15-shot edge in the rated figures. Each uses a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card slot with UHS-I support, and neither charges over USB. A practical extra on the Nikon is internal storage alongside its card slot, so you can keep recording if a card fills or is forgotten. The two take different batteries, an EN-EL12 in the Nikon and an NB-13L in the Canon, so spares are not interchangeable. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible), Internal Storage |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-13L | EN-EL12 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
265 shots1505000 | 280 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Nikon W300 if your photography heads into rain, spray or dust, because its weather sealing, GPS tagging and lighter 231 g body suit outdoor adventures. Its 120 fps video also slows fast action better for playback in editing.
Choose the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS for travel and family photography, where its 21 MP sensor allows heavier cropping of distant subjects and its 10 fps burst captures brief action moments. The flip screen adds selfies and overhead framing that the Nikon cannot match.