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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

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User ratings:
42
3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
50 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
14
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3.8 out of 5
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10 %
4 stars
70 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • It feels reasonably sturdy
  • ruggedness and durability
  • s surprisingly versatile and can perform well with long-range shooting

Cons

  • lacks 4K capabilities
  • lack of zoom
  • lack of RAW file capabilities puts a cap on the ability to edit images in post

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 3.3
  • Continuous Auto Focus, One Shot Focus, Servo Auto Focus
  • 3 in

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Pros

  • It feels reasonably sturdy
  • ruggedness and durability
  • s surprisingly versatile and can perform well with long-range shooting
  • easily accessible to your thumb and the buttons are well crafted with a great response when
  • Images are well saturated and generally easy on the eye
  • screen looks good and is clear and bright
  • the automatic settings do a good job of keeping things in check
  • It has a fairly solid build without hitting the premium mark
  • the camera is easy to use
  • autofocus system is reasonably fast
  • everything worked perfectly fine before

Cons

  • lacks 4K capabilities
  • lack of zoom
  • lack of RAW file capabilities puts a cap on the ability to edit images in post
  • it difficult to change settings and navigate through the menu
  • lack of audio jack helps keep the price down
  • shots are noticeably softer
  • of a touch-sensitive screen stings
  • lack of raw image capture and an electronic viewfinder also
  • fish-eye distortion and a toy camera filter
  • some higher contrast shots can look dull and uninspiring
  • images will have GPS tagging

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
ProcessorDIGIC 8
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom40.0 x
Digital zoom80.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture3.3
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • One Shot Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/3200 sec
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Manual
  • Slow sync
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Width2.51 in
Height4.33 in
Depth1.57 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)265
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
GPSyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 3200
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyLCD
Field of view100.0 %
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)3840 x 2160
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown,Silver
  • Silver
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMini-USB B
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon - Editorial Reviews (14)

3.8
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon adds 4K video to 40x PowerShot model, SX740 HS
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CNET
Published: 31.07.2018
Canon adds 4K video to 40x PowerShot model, SX740 HS

It's Canon's first PowerShot to get 4K.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 10.06.2020
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS (Digital Camera): 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 08.02.2021
Canon PowerShot SX740 Review
3.3

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a compact point-and-shoot camera. Though its tiny sensor won't blow you away any more than your phone camera, this pocketable poi...

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review | Camera Jabber
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Camera Jabber
Published: 03.09.2018
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review | Camera Jabber
3.0

It may be small but the Canon PowerShot SX740 packs a 40x zoom and 4K video capability. We've been shooting with it for our full review.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon SX740 HS review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 17.09.2018
Canon SX740 HS review - Cameralabs
4.0

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a pocket superzoom with a 40x / 24-960mm optical range, 20 Megapixel sensor, 4k video, Wifi and Bluetooth. It's up against Panasonic's Lumix TZ90 / ZS70 as well as the older SX730 HS. Find out which is the best pocket superzoom in my Canon SX740 HS review!

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 16.08.2018
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon PowerShot SX740 HS travel-zoom camera now offers UHD 4K video recording and 10fps burst shooting. The Canon SX740 also features a massive 40x zoom lens, 20 megapixel sensor, tilting 3-inch LCD screen, PASM shooting modes, and built-in Wi-fi/Bluetooth connectivity. Read our detailed Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review now, complete with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon SX740 HS Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 31.07.2018
Canon SX740 HS Review

The 40x Canon SX740 travel superzoom gets a DIGIC 8 processor capable of 4K video, a first for a PowerShot. See our Canon SX740 review for details!

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review
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Lifewire
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review

We tested the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS, an update to Canon’s popular PowerShot SX730 that adds a few new features to enhance its versatility.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 20.06.2019
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review
3.5

All the optical zoom you could want, in a camera that'll easily slip into your jeans pocket

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review: Versatile Pocket Shooter
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Tom's Guide
Published: 15.01.2019
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review: Versatile Pocket Shooter
4.0

This camera slips into your pocket but can capture a wide variety of scenarios.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 15.07.2020
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.9

The SX730 was already a contender as the best point shoot camera, but SX740 HS is here to completely dethrone it. If you were looking to upgrade or were a big

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740
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Published: 29.08.2018
Canon PowerShot SX740
4.0

Canon’s latest superzoom model has the longest focal length on the market. But are there compromises to be had? 

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon Powershot SX740 HS Review
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Canon Powershot SX740 HS Review
4.0

We review the 40x optical zoom Canon Powershot SX740 HS, with 4K video recording, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Find out what's new in the latest update to Canon's travel zoom.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review
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TechRadar
Published: 19.06.2019
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review
3.5

Canon goes long with the SX740 HS

Often compared with Canon PowerShot SX740 HS