Nikon V1 vs Canon SX740 HS

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Nikon V1 vs Canon SX740 HS

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1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Nikon V1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the V1.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon SX740 HS Review.

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Differences

Nikon V1 advantages over Canon SX740 HS

Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.41 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
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
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX740 HS advantages over Nikon V1

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
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
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
7 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
20.3 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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

Good image quality; Good quality lens; Full HD videos; Lightning fast AF; Fun to use.
Mode dial turns easily; Missing "modern" features like panorama, HDR; Somewhat heavy; Sluggish shot-to-shot cycle times; Proprietary external flash.
Read our Nikon V1 Review

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon J1

Nikon V1

Nikon J1

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$500
1 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon J1

Canon SX740 HS

Nikon J1

$480
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$500
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon J1

Compared to Nikon J2

Nikon V1

Nikon J2

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Higher max flash sync

$550
1 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon J2

Canon SX740 HS

Nikon J2

$480
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$550
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon J2

Compared to Nikon V2

Nikon V1

Nikon V2

$900
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$500
1 inch

Higher effective ISO
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon V1 vs Nikon V2

Canon SX740 HS

Nikon V2

$480
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$500
1 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon V2

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon V1

Canon SX730 HS

$900
1 inch

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon V1 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$480
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 V1

Panasonic ZS80

$900
1 inch

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon V1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Canon SX740 HS

Panasonic ZS80

$480
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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