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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Canon SX740 HS
(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
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 7 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the SX740 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon SX740 HS

 A2400 IS SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon A2400 IS

 SX740 HS A2400 IS 
RevealedJuly 2018February 2012Fresher by 78 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX740 HS

 A2400 IS SX740 HS 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the SX740 HS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and SX740 HS is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and SX740 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (126 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (265 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2018-07-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 8
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 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 sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 94 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 All around 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 190 pictures 265 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $149 $400