Canon
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pocket 1-inch compact with a 24–100mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, 4K video, Dual Pixel AF, and live streaming — a classic vlog/travel camera.
$749
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
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
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 10 months newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPowerShot SX740 HS has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 0 frames)
- BPowerShot SX740 HS has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 × 41 mm
304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 × 40 mm
299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 5mm narrower and 3mm shorter than PowerShot SX740 HS but it is also 2mm thicker.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 5 g heavier than PowerShot SX740 HS.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 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.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
4.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105, 60.9, 41.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Reasons to choose
PowerShot SX740 HS
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 0 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.1, 63.8, 39.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 80 % — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked 20.1MP sensor
- ✓24–100mm equivalent zoom (4.2×)
- ✓4K 30p and Full HD 120p
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- ✓Live streaming support
Cons
- –Tilt-only screen (not fully articulating)
- –4K limited to 30fps
- –AF weaker than Sony ZV-1 for video
- –No built-in ND filter
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 wildlife, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or PowerShot SX740 HS?
PowerShot SX740 HS scores 5.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 20.1 MP and PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP, so the PowerShot SX740 HS captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G7 X Mark III or the PowerShot SX740 HS?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic. PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 5 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS record 4K video?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 29.97p. PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS weather sealed?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. PowerShot SX740 HS: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and 265 shots for the PowerShot SX740 HS, giving the PowerShot G7 X Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and PowerShot SX740 HS at $399. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $350 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.