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Canon PowerShot G7 X vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

4.06 in
2.38 in
Canon PowerShot G7 X Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot G7 X
2.51 in
4.33 in
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
45
4.1 out of 5
27 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
3 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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14
3.8 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
10 %
4 stars
70 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
39
3.9 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 8

Image

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
ISO
  • 125
  • 160
  • 200
  • 250
  • 320
  • 400
  • 500
  • 640
  • 800
  • 1000
  • 1250
  • 1600
  • 2000
  • 2500
  • 3200
  • 4000
  • 5000
  • 6400
  • 8000
  • 10000
  • 12800
  • 100
  • 3200
ISO minimum125100
ISO maximum128003200
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Image stabilizeryesyes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 4:5
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9

Optics and focus

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Optical zoom4.2 x40.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x80.0 x
Minimum aperture1.83.3
Maximum aperture1.83.3
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • One Shot Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
Macro focus range1.97 in0.39 in
Number of focus points19
Image stabiliserOpticalOptical

Screen and viewfinder

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Field of view100.0 %100.0 %

Photography features

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Minimum shutter speed40.0 s15.0 s
Auto exposure lockyesyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Manual
  • Slow sync

Videography features

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formatsMP4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10803840 x 2160
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps60.0 fps

Audio features

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Design

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Brown,Silver
  • Silver

Dimensions

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Width4.06 in2.51 in
Height2.38 in4.33 in
Depth1.59 in1.57 in

Storage

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC

Power

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)210265
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion

Connectivity

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Bluetoothnoyes

Other features

Canon PowerShot G7 XCanon PowerShot G7 X
Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
GPSnoyes

Pros & Cons

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