Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon D3500

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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon D3500

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX740 HS Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Nikon D3500

Less expensive
$399* vs $597
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon D3500 advantages over Canon SX740 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer video battery life
75 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1550 vs 265 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon SX740 HS.
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Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
Read our Nikon D3500 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon A900

Canon SX740 HS

Nikon A900

$447
1/2.3 inch

Longer video battery life
Manual focus

$397
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon A900

Nikon D3500

Nikon A900

$709
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Nikon A900

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$447
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Longer video battery life

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Nikon D3500

Canon SX730 HS

$709
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SX730 HS

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon SX740 HS

Canon SL2

$447
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$709
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Canon SX740 HS

Panasonic ZS80

$447
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Nikon D3500

Panasonic ZS80

$709
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS80

Compared to Canon SL3

Canon SX740 HS

Canon SL3

$447
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL3

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