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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 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
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Nikon L24
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Nikon L24

 SX740 HS L24 
RevealedJuly 2018February 2011More modern by 91 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon SX740 HS

 L24 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L24

 SX740 HS L24 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L24 Portrait photography highlights
48
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography details
Nikon L24 Street photography details
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L24 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L24 Travel photography details
75
lighter than others in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
bad battery (265 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L24 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (265 CIPA)
33
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Nikon L24 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSNikon Coolpix L24
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