Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 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
- Announced July 2018
- Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and L24 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was released 7 years after the L24 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Nikon Coolpix L24. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Nikon L24 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L24
SX740 HS | L24 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 91 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX740 HS
L24 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L24
SX740 HS | L24 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the L24.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and L24 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and L24.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Nikon Coolpix L24 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-07-31 | 2011-02-09 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 182g (0.40 pounds) |
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 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 | 265 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $400 | $119 |