Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced 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
- Released July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX740 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was brought out 7 years before the SX740 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SX740 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SX740 HS
A4000 IS | SX740 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon A4000 IS
SX740 HS | A4000 IS | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 78 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX740 HS
A4000 IS | SX740 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the SX740 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SX740 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SX740 HS.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
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 | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 299 gr (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 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 | 175 photos | 265 photos |
Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $400 |