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
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 8.3 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
GR IVx
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 800)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- APowerShot SX740 HS has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 20.3 MP)
- BGR IVx has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 2mm taller and 8mm thicker than GR IVx.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 10 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 33mm GR IVx
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
GR IVx
109 × 61 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
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
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…
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109, 63, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot SX740 HS supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
265 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 800 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR IVx supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 20.3 MP — higher is better
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)
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. 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 portraits, PowerShot SX740 HS or GR IVx?
GR IVx scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and GR IVx?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the GR IVx?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and GR IVx?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 275 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 10 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and GR IVx record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 29.97p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and GR IVx weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the PowerShot SX740 HS the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and GR IVx at $1,499. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.