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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was announced 5 years prior to the SX740 HS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the SX740 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX740 HS

 SX400 IS SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX740 HS SX400 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2018July 2014More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX740 HS

 SX400 IS SX740 HS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Canon SX740 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the SX740 HS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and SX740 HS is 81 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and SX740 HS.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
40
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 shots 265 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $229 $400