Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
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 III is 7.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark III has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 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 III is 28mm wider, 35mm taller, and 49mm thicker than PowerShot SX740 HS.
EOS R6 Mark III is 400 g heavier than PowerShot SX740 HS.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark III · 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark III
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 III
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark III
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 III
✓ 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 III
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds CRM, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 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 699 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 III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
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 landscape, EOS R6 Mark III or PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP and PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark III or the PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS?
EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g and PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 400 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p. PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark III: Yes. PowerShot SX740 HS: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark III and 265 shots for the PowerShot SX740 HS, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark III launched at $2,799 and PowerShot SX740 HS at $399. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $2,400 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.