Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review
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Our editorial take on the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a pocket-friendly superzoom that packs a remarkable 40x optical zoom (24-960mm equivalent) into a body weighing just 275 grams. It was the first PowerShot SX model to offer 4K video recording, and reviewers consistently praised its fast startup and quick autofocus across most lighting conditions. The DIGIC 8 processor handles exposure metering well, and the images display pleasing color reproduction. The stabilized zoom lens is a standout feature, making the extreme telephoto range more usable than you'd expect from such a compact design.
Reviewers appreciated the EOS-style interface, which should feel familiar to Canon DSLR users, and found the 4K footage reasonably detailed. The 10 fps burst shooting and tilt-up LCD (which flips 180 degrees for selfies) add versatility for travel and casual shooting. At its current MSRP of $399.99, down from the original $549.99 launch price, it represents solid value for travelers and wildlife watchers who prioritize reach and portability over large-sensor image quality.
- Massive 40x stabilized zoom range (24-960mm) in a compact, 275-gram body
- Fast autofocus and quick startup in most lighting conditions
- Accurate exposure metering with pleasing color reproduction
- EOS-style interface familiar to Canon DSLR users
- 4K video recording with reasonable detail
- Small 1/2.3-inch sensor limits low-light performance and dynamic range
- Narrow maximum aperture (f/3.3-6.9) restricts depth of field control
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Pros · Huge, stabilized zoom lens · EOS-style user interface · Images show nice colors · 4K video reasonably detailed · Fast autofocus system.
It powers up fast and focuses quickly in most lighting conditions. Exposure metering is generally accurate and strikes a good balance between ...
The Canon Powershot SX740 HS is a pocket super-zoom with a 20 Megapixel sensor and a huge 40X zoom range extending from 24 - 960mm. If it's the ...
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About this product
First PowerShot SX with 4K.
Specs
- Usb
- Micro-USB 2.0
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Card Slot
- Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Battery
- Battery Pack NB-13L
- Weight Grams
- 275 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 10.9 x 6.3 x 4.1 cm
- Optical Zoom
- 40x
- Aperture Range
- f/3.3 (W), f/6.9 (T)
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-960mm
- Min Focus Distance
- 0.4 in. (1cm) (W)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 29.97 fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 59.94 fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 120 Mb/s
- Max Video Resolution
- 3840 x 2160
- Lcd Pixels
- Approx. 922,000 dots
- Flash Range
- 1.6-16.4 ft. (W), 6.6-8.2 ft. (T)
- Shutter Speed
- 1 - 1/3200 sec.
- Image Processor
- DIGIC 8 Image Processor
- Iso Sensitivity
- 100-3200
- Continuous Shooting
- Approx. 10.0 shots/sec in One-Shot AF mode
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.3-inch
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.3 Megapixels
- Rear Screen
- 3.0-inch Tilt-type (180° up) LCD
- Release Date
- July 2018
- Launch Price Usd
- 549.99
- Stabilization
- Optical Image Stabilizer
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$550Buy
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