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
GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
MISSION 1 PRO is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot SX740 HS has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 800)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 63 × 41 mm
275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 31mm wider, 13mm taller, and 13mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 68 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 63 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 41 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109, 63, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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)
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
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 sports, PowerShot SX740 HS or MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and MISSION 1 PRO?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the MISSION 1 PRO?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and MISSION 1 PRO?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 275 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 68 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 29.97p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $301 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 GoPro press materials.