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Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon A800 and Canon SX740 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A800 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the A800 grades versus the SX740 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX740 HS

 A800 SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon A800

 SX740 HS A800 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2011Fresher by 92 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX740 HS

 A800 SX740 HS 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A800 and Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A800 compared to the SX740 HS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SX740 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and SX740 HS.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography factors
Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
29
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (265 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
55
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
75
lighter than competition (299g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery pack (265 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
26
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (265 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging information
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
24
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 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 10 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 300 photographs 265 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $90 $400