Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX740 HS

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").

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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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.