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
DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Osmo Pocket 4 is 7.7 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher Battery life (CIPA) (265 shots vs -1 shots)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 3,200)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 × 40 mm
299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 80mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4 but it is also 77mm wider.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 109 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 4.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 64 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 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 SX740 HS
Battery life (CIPA)
265 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.1, 63.8, 39.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AA filter
Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 3,200 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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 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)
Osmo Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot SX740 HS or Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Osmo Pocket 4?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 109 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. Osmo Pocket 4: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and -1 shots for the Osmo Pocket 4, giving the PowerShot SX740 HS the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $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 and DJI press materials.