Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera (Black)
Pocket-sized, blisteringly fast, and boasting colossal zoom power, the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is perfect for holiday adventures, wildlife spotting, family travels, and effortless 4K vlogging.
What's included?
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera in BLACK (Brand New in Box)
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Canon NB-13L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
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Canon CB-2LH Battery Charger
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Canon WS-800 Wrist Strap
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User Manual & Documentation Kit
(Note: Requires a standard SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, sold separately)
A bit about this Camera
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS proves that massive telephoto reach doesn’t require carrying a heavy kit bag. Measuring less than 40mm thick, this pocket travel superzoom packs a whopping 40x optical zoom lens alongside Canon’s cutting-edge DIGIC 8 processor. It boots up in roughly a second and fires off continuous bursts up to 10 frames per second, ensuring you never miss fleeting moments on the move. With crisp 4K movie capability, a 180° flip-up screen for self-portraits, and seamless smartphone connectivity, the SX740 HS is the quintessential travel camera—giving you serious optical range and creative control everywhere your smartphone camera can't reach.
Key Capabilities
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Massive 40x Optical Zoom (Up to 80x ZoomPlus): Features a staggering 24–960mm (equivalent) focal range, capturing expansive landscapes and zooming in tight on distant wildlife with pin-sharp clarity.
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20.3MP CMOS Sensor & DIGIC 8 Processor: Delivers vibrant colors, snappy autofocus performance, and clean low-noise results even in lower evening light.
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Cinematic 4K Video & 4K Time-Lapse: Record high-resolution 4K Ultra HD video clips or easily extract individual 8MP high-res still frames straight from your footage.
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180° Flip-Up Tilting LCD Display: Effortlessly flips upwards to frame selfies, track vlogging clips, or compose shots from dramatic low angles.
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5-Axis Dual Sensing Optical Image Stabilizer (IS): Keeps handheld shots crisp and video silky smooth, neutralizing camera shake even when shooting at extreme zoom magnifications.
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Instant Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity: Automatically transfers photos to your phone via the Canon Camera Connect app for quick editing and instant social sharing.
A Recap
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is an extraordinary all-rounder that fits monumental zoom power into your jeans pocket. Combining a 40x optical zoom lens, 4K video recording, a flip-up selfie screen, and effortless wireless transfer, it’s the ultimate grab-and-go travel camera for holidaymakers, casual vloggers, and anyone wanting serious reach without the bulk.
Tech Specs
Camera Features
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Max resolution | 5184 × 3888 px |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 20.3 megapixels |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| Processor | Digic 8 |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| Native ISO (minimum) | 100 |
| Native ISO (maximum) | 3200 |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| File format | JPEG (Exif v2.31) |
| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 5 cm |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.0″ |
| Screen dots | 922000 dots |
| Touch screen | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder type | None |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15/1 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 sec |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 5 m |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| Drive modes | Single, Continuous, Self-timer |
| Continuous drive | 10 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Metering modes | multi, center-weighted, spot |
| Videography features | |
| Format | MPEG4, H.264 |
| Modes | 3840 × 2160 @ 30p, H.264, StandaloneFile, MP4, AAC; 1920 × 1080 @ 60p, H.264, StandaloneFile, MP4, AAC; 1920 × 1080 @ 30p, H.264, StandaloneFile, MP4, AAC; 1280 × 720 @ 60p, H.264, StandaloneFile, MP4, AAC |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec) |
| USB charging | Unknown |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Microphone port | No |
| Headphone port | No |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | NB-13L lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 265 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 299 g |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | None |