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EOS R6 V

Canon

EOS R6 V

Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2026

vs
PowerShot SX740 HS

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 price

Released Aug 2018

EOS R6 V is 7.7 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

EOS R6 V

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

1categories

PowerShot SX740 HS

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 V wins 5 categories·PowerShot SX740 HS wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 3,200)
  • AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
  • AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 VPowerShot SX740 HS
Resolution32.5 MP20.3 MP
SensorFull Frame6.17 × 4.55 mm
ISO max64,0003,200
Burst40 fps10 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS7.5-stopNo
Weight688 g299 g
Battery640 shots265 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 V front view

EOS R6 V

142 × 83 × 80 mm

688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

PowerShot SX740 HS front view

PowerShot SX740 HS

110 × 64 × 40 mm

299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)

EOS R6 V is 32mm wider, 20mm taller, and 40mm thicker than PowerShot SX740 HS.

EOS R6 V is 389 g heavier than PowerShot SX740 HS.

Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 V back view

EOS R6 V

142 × 83 mm

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

Credit card

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 V top view

EOS R6 V

142 × 80 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

PowerShot SX740 HS

110 × 40 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 V

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 V

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R6 VPowerShot SX740 HS
Portrait
8.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 V

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7

  • 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

  • RAW buffer depth

    150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

Reasons to choose

PowerShot SX740 HS

  • 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 688 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS R6 V

Pros

  • 7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
  • 4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
  • Active cooling for long-form recording
  • Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
  • Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
  • Battery grip not supported

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

= category winner

EOS R6 V
PowerShot SX740 HS
Resolution
32.5 MP+60%
20.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 V
PowerShot SX740 HS
Aperture
f/3.3–6.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24–960 mm
EOS R6 V
PowerShot SX740 HS
Processor
DIGIC X
DIGIC 8
EOS R6 V
PowerShot SX740 HS
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
64,000+4.3 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
EOS R6 V
PowerShot SX740 HS
Shutter type
Mechanical / Electronic 1st Curtain + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 V or PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 V 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 V and PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 V and PowerShot SX740 HS have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and PowerShot SX740 HS?

EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 389 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 V and PowerShot SX740 HS record 4K video?

EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R6 V and PowerShot SX740 HS weather sealed?

EOS R6 V: Yes. PowerShot SX740 HS: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 265 shots for the PowerShot SX740 HS, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 V 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.