Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS/Canon-SX410-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Launched February 2015
(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
- Launched July 2018
- Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX410 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the SX740 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX740 HS
SX410 IS | SX740 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SX410 IS
SX740 HS | SX410 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 42 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX740 HS
SX410 IS | SX740 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX740 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS vs the SX740 HS.
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SX740 HS is 80 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and SX740 HS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX410 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX410-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2018-07-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | 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 | 20 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 325 grams (0.72 lbs) | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 185 pictures | 265 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $199 | $400 |