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
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
X5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 800)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- BX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BX5 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 275 g)
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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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 62mm shorter than X5 but it is also 63mm wider and 3mm thicker.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 75 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 63 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
109 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109, 63, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MP4, MPEG-4
AA filter
Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 800 — higher is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 20.3 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Both cameras share
- ✓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 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)
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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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 X5?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and X5?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot SX740 HS and X5?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and X5?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 275 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 75 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and X5 record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 29.97p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and X5 weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and X5 at $550. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $151 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.