Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
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
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
EOS R1 is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 265 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BPowerShot SX740 HS has lower Weight (299 g vs 920 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 × 40 mm
299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
EOS R1 is 48mm wider, 86mm taller, and 47mm thicker than PowerShot SX740 HS.
EOS R1 is 621 g heavier than PowerShot SX740 HS.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
PowerShot SX740 HS: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 265 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PowerShot SX740 HS
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.1, 63.8, 39.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
299 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
PowerShot SX740 HS
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)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and PowerShot SX740 HS have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 621 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and PowerShot SX740 HS record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and PowerShot SX740 HS weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. PowerShot SX740 HS: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 265 shots for the PowerShot SX740 HS, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and PowerShot SX740 HS at $399. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $5,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.