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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
Nikon L22
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L22

 SX740 HS L22 
RevealedJuly 2018February 2010Newer by 104 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SX740 HS

 L22 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L22

 SX740 HS L22 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Nikon L22
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (265 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (299 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
not so great battery life (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (265 per charge)
27
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix L22
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