Canon
PowerShot SX740 HS
Pocket travel superzoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 40x 24–960mm OIS lens, 4K video, and 180° tilting selfie screen.
$399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
X100VI is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
X100VI
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
- BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has lower Weight (299 g vs 521 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 × 40 mm
299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 18mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 15mm thinner than X100VI.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 222 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
13.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot SX740 HS
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.1, 63.8, 39.9
AA filter
Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Weight
299 g vs 521 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Eye AF
Only X100VI supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 6 stops
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot SX740 HS
Pros
- ✓40x 24–960mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓180° tilting LCD for selfies
- ✓Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
- ✓10fps burst with AF lock
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No built-in EVF
- –Slow telephoto aperture
- –Discontinued (2025)
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, PowerShot SX740 HS or X100VI?
X100VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and X100VI?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the X100VI?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and X100VI?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 222 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and X100VI record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and X100VI weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X100VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and X100VI at $1,599. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $1,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.