Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX740 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2300 was unveiled 7 years before the SX740 HS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the A2300 scores against the SX740 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX740 HS
A2300 | SX740 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon A2300
SX740 HS | A2300 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 78 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX740 HS
A2300 | SX740 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX740 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 and the SX740 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SX740 HS is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SX740 HS.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2018-07-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 265 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $139 | $400 |