Samsung NX500 vs Canon SX740 HS

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Samsung NX500 vs Canon SX740 HS

APS-C 369.0mm²
28.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Samsung NX500 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
~ 3.63 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 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

370 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
28.2 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
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Samsung NX500

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

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
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

Very good image quality with high-resolution files; Excellent high ISO performance with RAW files; Very good dynamic range; Fast AF performance; Compact design with good build quality; Better ergonomics than predecessor; 4K video recording.
High ISO noise reduction too strong; AF struggles in low-light; Buffer depth is shallow with RAW files; No option for EVF; No built-in flash (external one included); 4K Video is cropped with narrower FOV.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A6300

Samsung NX500

Sony A6300

$1600
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6300

Canon SX740 HS

Sony A6300

$442
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A6300

Compared to Sony A6500

Samsung NX500

Sony A6500

$1600
APS-C

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1216
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500

Canon SX740 HS

Sony A6500

$442
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$1216
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A6500

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Samsung NX500

Canon SX730 HS

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$442
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 Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Leica TL2

Canon SX740 HS

Leica TL2

$442
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Leica TL2

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Samsung NX500

Panasonic ZS80

$1600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX500 vs Panasonic ZS80

Canon SX740 HS

Panasonic ZS80

$442
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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