• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S8600 advantages over Canon SX740 HS

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 265 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Fujifilm S8600

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 64 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    299g vs 450g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-810UZ

Fujifilm S8600
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Canon SX740 HS
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $447
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus SP-810UZ

Compared to Nikon L820

Fujifilm S8600
Nikon L820
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L820

Canon SX740 HS
Nikon L820
  • $447
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L820

Compared to Nikon L830

Fujifilm S8600
Nikon L830
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon L830

Canon SX740 HS
Nikon L830
  • $447
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L830

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm S8600
Canon SX730 HS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs 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

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Fujifilm S8600
Panasonic ZS80
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm S8600 vs 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

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