Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon SX740 HS

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon SX740 HS

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

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

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Differences

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Canon SX740 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 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 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

350 vs 265 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in 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

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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 finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Canon SX740 HS.
Read our Canon SX740 HS Preview

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Canon SX740 HS

Sony NEX-3N

$500
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX1100

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100

Canon SX740 HS

Samsung NX1100

$500
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Canon SX740 HS

Sony NEX-5T

$500
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm X-A1

Canon SX730 HS

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$500
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Longer video battery life

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC

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Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Fujifilm X-A1

Panasonic ZS80

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Canon SX740 HS

Panasonic ZS80

$500
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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