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
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
Q3
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 3,200)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has lower Weight (299 g vs 743 g)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
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
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than Q3.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 444 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 92mm Q3
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
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot SX740 HS
110 × 40 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
30.9× 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
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.1, 63.8, 39.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Weight
299 g vs 743 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Reasons to choose
Q3
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 20.3 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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)
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, PowerShot SX740 HS or Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Q3?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Q3?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the Q3?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Q3?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 444 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and Q3 record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and Q3 weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and Q3 at $5,995. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $5,596 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 Leica press materials.