Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
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 R6 Mark II is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 265 shots)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 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 R6 Mark II is 28mm wider, 35mm taller, and 49mm thicker than PowerShot SX740 HS.
EOS R6 Mark II is 371 g heavier than PowerShot SX740 HS.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 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 R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ 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 R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 265 shots — 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 670 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 R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
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 portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot SX740 HS have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 371 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot SX740 HS record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and PowerShot SX740 HS weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. PowerShot SX740 HS: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 265 shots for the PowerShot SX740 HS, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and PowerShot SX740 HS at $399. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $2,100 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.