• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Nikon S5200 advantages over Canon SX740 HS

  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    146g vs 299g
    Lighter weight
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Nikon S5200

  • 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 Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 156 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 265 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon SX740 HS

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm JX580

Nikon S5200
Fujifilm JX580
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Canon SX740 HS
Fujifilm JX580
  • $408
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony TX30

Nikon S5200
Sony TX30
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
Canon SX740 HS
Sony TX30
  • $408
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Nikon S3500

Nikon S5200
Nikon S3500
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon SX740 HS
Nikon S3500
  • $408
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon S5200
Canon SX730 HS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
Canon SX740 HS
Canon SX730 HS
  • $408
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Longer video battery life
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Nikon S5200
Panasonic ZS80
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Canon SX740 HS
Panasonic ZS80
  • $408
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Compare Other Cameras?