Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Released July 2018
- Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Canon A2200 and Canon SX740 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The A2200 was brought out 8 years before the SX740 HS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2200 matches up versus the SX740 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX740 HS
A2200 | SX740 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon A2200
SX740 HS | A2200 | |||
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Released | July 2018 | January 2011 | More modern by 92 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX740 HS
A2200 | SX740 HS | |||
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Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2200 and Canon SX740 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 compared to the SX740 HS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX740 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and SX740 HS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2200 | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2018-07-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | 265 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $139 | $400 |