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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS 1/2.3" Compact Camera (2018)

MSRP 399 USD47% Neofiliac69% External
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Product Overview

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is an entry-level 1/2.3" compact camera with a large zoom range. Introduced by Canon in 2018, it comes with a 1/2.3" sensor with 21 MP (5184 x 3888) resolution.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. The 10.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
Canon has endowed this compact camera with a 40x zoom lens, which can be quite useful for travels. Last but not least, the camera can focus quite close to the subject.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 47% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good 10.0 fps burst rate
  • Very light
  • Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Very useful 40x super zoom
Cons
  • Menu not touch-enabled
  • Tiny 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Poor battery life
  • Lacks weather sealing

What external reviewers found***

External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good image quality
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Decent battery life
  • Built-in viewfinder
  • 4K video
Cons
  • No touchscreen
  • No optical viewfinder
  • Limited low-light performance
  • No raw shooting
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth

Construction

Form Factor
Compact camera with zoom lens
Image Size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
21 MP (5184 x 3888)
Sensor | Type
BSI-CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
40 mm / 1.57 in
Size | Height
64 mm / 2.52 in
Size | Width
110 mm / 4.33 in
Weight
299 g / 10.57 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Tilting TFT LCD
Resolution
922,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
None

Function

Angle Of View
84.1° Diagonal | 73.7° Horizontal | 53.1° Vertical (wide) ~ 2.6° Diagonal | 2.1° Horizontal | 1.4° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/3.3 (wide) ~ f/6.9 (tele)
Crop Factor
5.6
Exposure Compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
Focal Length
4.3 mm ~ 171.4 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
24 mm ~ 960 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
Optical
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
100 ~ 3200
Processor
Digic 8
Touch Screen
No
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
No
Zoom
40x optical zoom, Digital zoom available

Performance

Battery Life
265 shots
Flash Range
5.00 m
Max Burst Rate
10.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
10 mm / 0.39 in
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)

Production

Battery
NB-13L lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2018-07-31
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External Reviews

techradar[1]

Reviewer score 58%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The PowerShot SX740 HS is something of a mixed bag. It's a little cheaper than its rivals, but nowhere near as well specified. Image quality is good for a camera with such a small sensor, although some of this is down to how the camera processes images. Video quality isn't too bad, although rolling shutter is an issue. If you're not fussed about video quality, the older SX730 HS isn't quite as good.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Good image quality
  • Decent battery life
Cons
  • No raw shooting
  • No touchscreen

tomsguide[2]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from tomsguide have found the following***:
The SX740 HS is the first Canon PowerShot to feature 4K video. Video quality is similarly quite good, with sharp focus and pleasing colors. Wi-Fi and mobile app Canon's Camera Connect has one of the easiest-to-use and most feature-rich mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • 4K video
  • Built-in viewfinder
Cons
  • Limited low-light performance
  • No optical viewfinder

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References

  1. ^ Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/canon-powershot-sx740-hs. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  2. ^ Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review: Versatile Pocket Shooter. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/canon-powershot-sx740-hs,review-6061.html. 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2022-02-04.

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