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July 2019
(76%)
31 Reviews
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The editors liked
Flip-up screen
In-camera stabilization
4K video capabilities
DIGIC 8 processor
40x optical zoom
4K video
Flip-forward screen
Easy to use
Image-stabilized 40x zoom
Pocket size
Auto and Manual exposure controls
180-degree tilting LCD
Portable design with decent build quality
JPEG images look pretty good at low ISO settings
40x optical image zoom makes it possible to capture sharp photos from far away
Canon Camera Connect app so you can easily transfer photos via wi fi
Small and compact body design great for travel
Huge zoom range
Pocket-sized camera
The editors didn't like
No RAW format
No microphone input
Fixed zoom lens
60 fps max video frame rate
Image quality not brilliant
Can be sluggish to take a photo
No touchscreen or EVF
Can't shoot in Raw
No viewfinder
No touch screen
Limited ISO/low-light performance
No Raw
Not very comfortable to hold
Poor battery life
Image quality is compromised at longer focal length
Some darker images have visible noise reduction and over-sharpening
40x optical image zoom makes it possible to capture sharp photos from far away, Canon Camera Connect app so you can easily transfer photos via wi fi, Small and compact body design great for travel
Image quality is compromised at longer focal length, Some darker images have visible noise reduction and over-sharpening
The Canon PowerShot SX740 Digital Camera can achieve wonderful image quality, that is, if the lighting is right. Video recording has similar issues, and any in-camera corrections like noise reduction or over-sharpening are visible in the final image. That...
Flip-up screen, In-camera stabilization, 4K video capabilities, DIGIC 8 processor
No RAW format, No microphone input, Fixed zoom lens, 60 fps max video frame rate
A great compact travel camera with 4K video capabilities and powerful zoom.The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a great compact camera for vlogging and travel. The 4K feature and zoom capabilities make it perfect for someone on the go who wants to easily and i...
40x optical zoom, 4K video, Flip-forward screen, Easy to use
Image quality not brilliant, Can be sluggish to take a photo, No touchscreen or EVF, Can't shoot in Raw
If you're after a travel camera that's got all the zoom you could ever want, but won't eat into your baggage allowance, the PowerShot SX740 HS is worth considering. Extras like 4K video broaden its appeal, as does its flip-up screen - just don't go compar...
Image-stabilized 40x zoom, Pocket size, Auto and Manual exposure controls, 180-degree tilting LCD, 4K video
No viewfinder, No touch screen, Limited ISO/low-light performance, No Raw
Although we'd love to see an optical viewfinder, touch screen and Raw options, the SX740 HS will meet most people's needs for a compact superzoom camera. Importantly, the lens's broad focal range opens up a whole new world to those who have been limited b...
Huge zoom range, Pocket-sized camera, Easy to use,
No viewfinder, Screen not touch-sensitive, Poor results at the longest point of the lens
An optical zoom lens is one of the key distinguishing features between a compact camera and a smartphone. The PowerShot SX740 HS builds on that with its 40x zoom. However, the results at the longest end of the lens are disappointing.It's also hard to fram...
Abstract: Canon have updated their new superzoom travel compact camera for 2018/19, the PowerShot SX740 HS, by adding UHD 4K video recording and faster 7.4fps burst shooting, thanks to the inclusion of the latest Digic 8 processor. In all other regards the SX740 is...
Abstract: Design and styling remain largely unchanged and the PowerShot SX740 is still available in black or silver body colors, however the grip material is now tan instead of white for the silver model. The SX740's pocket-friendly dimensions remain unchanged at 1...
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Published: 2018-07-31, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
TheCanon Powershot SX740 HSis a pocket super-zoom with a 20 Megapixel sensor and a huge 40X zoom range extending from 24 - 960mm. If it's the longest zoom in a pocketable compact you're looking for, you won't be disappointed. The SX740 HS offers PASM expo...
Huge, stabilized zoom lens, EOS-style user interface, Images show nice colors, 4K video reasonably detailed, Fast autofocus system, Good face detection AF
No EVF, Screen not touch-sensitive, Image quality compromised at longer focal lengths, Effects of noise reduction and over-sharpening are visible, No raw shooting, Limited image quality control
The SX740 HS makes some positive steps forward from the SX730 HS, and is capable of producing nice images and good-looking videos. It's a sound option for those who just want the camera to do all the work, although the absence of a viewfinder, touchscreen...
