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
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot SX740 HS
Wins
Alpha 7 V
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 265 shots)
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20mm narrower, 33mm shorter, and 43mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
PowerShot SX740 HS is 396 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm PowerShot SX740 HS · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot SX740 HS
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PowerShot SX740 HS: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 -4 EV — lower 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
Weight
299 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 3,200 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 265 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓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)
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for PowerShot SX740 HS — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Alpha 7 V?
PowerShot SX740 HS is 20.3 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot SX740 HS does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot SX740 HS or the Alpha 7 V?
PowerShot SX740 HS reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot SX740 HS and Alpha 7 V?
PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the PowerShot SX740 HS is 396 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot SX740 HS and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
PowerShot SX740 HS: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the PowerShot SX740 HS and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
PowerShot SX740 HS: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 265 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot SX740 HS and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot SX740 HS launched at $399 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The PowerShot SX740 HS is $2,500 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 Sony press materials.