Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SX740 HS
A800 | SX740 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon A800
SX740 HS | A800 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 92 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SX740 HS
A800 | SX740 HS | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A800 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | |
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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 |