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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon A2200
(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
Canon SX740 HS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SX740 HS

 A2200 SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon A2200

 SX740 HS A2200 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2011More modern by 92 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SX740 HS

 A2200 SX740 HS 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SX740 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography features
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
37
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (280 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
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