Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2018
- Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and L22 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was brought out 8 years after the L22 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX740 HS grades vs the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Nikon Coolpix L22. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L22
SX740 HS | L22 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 104 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX740 HS
L22 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L22
SX740 HS | L22 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the L22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and L22 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and L22.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to render greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2018-07-31 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 21MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $130 |