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PowerShot SX740 HS

Pocket travel superzoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 40x 24–960mm OIS lens, 4K video, and 180° tilting selfie screen.

$399

Launch price

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PowerShot SX740 HS

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.3 MP

Sensor

6.17 × 4.55 mm

ISO max

3,200

Burst

10 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

299 g

Battery

265 shots

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Sensor size

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

110 × 64 × 40 mm · 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)

Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
1.0/ 10

Sports & Action

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 10fps burst — solid for most action
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 299g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 299g — easy to handhold for selfie video

Pros

  • 40x 24–960mm optical zoom
  • 4K UHD video
  • 180° tilting LCD for selfies
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
  • 10fps burst with AF lock

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • No built-in EVF
  • Slow telephoto aperture
  • Discontinued (2025)

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Sensor

Resolution20.3 MP
Sensor type1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filterYes

Lens

Aperturef/3.3–6.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)24–960 mm

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC 8

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)3,200
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast-detect AF
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6.5 EV
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)10 fps
Burst (electronic)10 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264 (MP4)

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight299 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)110.1 × 63.8 × 39.9 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryNB-13L
Battery life (CIPA)265 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD type180° tilting
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB 2.0 (Micro)
HDMIMini HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens