Canon
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
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.3 MP
Sensor
1/2.3"
ISO max
800
Burst
10 fps
4K
29.97 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
275 g
Battery
265 shots
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Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
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85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
109 × 63 × 41 mm · 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
LimitedSports & Action
Limited- · 10fps burst — solid for most action
- · Subject recognition: Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude
Landscape
LimitedTravel
Limited- · 275g — ultralight for all-day carry
Wildlife
Fair- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Limited- · 275g — 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