Nikon J5 vs Canon SX740 HS

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Nikon J5 vs Canon SX740 HS

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.8 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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

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Differences

Nikon J5 advantages over Canon SX740 HS

Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.37 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Faster JPEG shooting
59.4 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Nikon J5

Less expensive
$399* vs $497
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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

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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.
No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon J5

Nikon J3

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J3

Canon SX740 HS

Nikon J3

$502
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$617
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5

Samsung NX Mini

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

$600
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Nikon J5 vs Samsung NX Mini

Canon SX740 HS

Samsung NX Mini

$502
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$600
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon J4

Nikon J5

Nikon J4

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J4

Canon SX740 HS

Nikon J4

$502
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$350
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon J4

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon J5

Canon SX730 HS

$497
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon J5 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$502
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

Nikon J5

Panasonic ZS80

$497
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon J5 vs Panasonic ZS80

Canon SX740 HS

Panasonic ZS80

$502
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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