Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera (Black)

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera (Black)

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a powerful yet compact digital camera designed to capture life’s near or far moments with clarity and ease. Equipped with a high-resolution 20.3MP CMOS sensor and an impressive 40x optical zoom (24–960mm equivalent), this point-and-shoot camera delivers sharp, vibrant images from sweeping landscapes to distant details. Optical image stabilisation ensures steady shots even at full zoom. At the same time, the Zoom Framing Assistant makes tracking faraway subjects simple by automatically zooming out and back in at the press of a button.

Thanks to Canon’s DIGIC 8 Image Processor, the SX740 HS offers fast performance, including 10 frames per second continuous shooting with autofocus lock, making it ideal for capturing action. It also supports 4K video and 4K time-lapse recording at 30fps, allowing you to create stunning, cinematic footage with rich detail. The 3.0-inch LCD screen on the back flips up 180 degrees, perfect for selfies, vlogging, and composing creative angles.

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make connecting the camera to your smartphone via the Canon Camera Connect app easy, enabling quick sharing and remote control. The camera also includes a Feature Assistant, which explains functions in a user-friendly way—ideal for beginners getting to know the features. Whether travelling, filming, or simply documenting everyday moments, the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a versatile, reliable choice that fits comfortably in your hand or pocket.

Imaging

• Sensor Resolution: Actual: 21.1 Megapixel, Effective: 20.3 Megapixel (5184 x 3888)
• Image Sensor: 1/2.3"-Type CMOS
• Image Stabilisation: Optical in Integrated Lens

Lens

• Focal Length: 4.3 to 172mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 960mm)
• Optical Zoom: 40x
• Digital Zoom: 4x Maximum (160x Combined), 2x Optimized (80x Combined)
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.3 to 6.9
• Focus Range:
  • Auto: 0.39" to Infinity (Wide), 6.56' to Infinity (Telephoto)
  • Normal: 1.97" to Infinity (Wide), 6.6' to Infinity (Telephoto)
  • Macro: 0.39" to 1.64' (Wide)

Exposure Control

• Shutter Speed: 1/3200 to 15 Seconds
• Bulb/Time Mode: No
• ISO Sensitivity: 100 to 800 Auto (Extended: 100 to 3200)
• Metering Method: Centre-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot
• Exposure Modes: Auto, Manual, Program
• Exposure Compensation: -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
• White Balance: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
• Continuous Shooting: Up to 10 fps at Max Resolution
• Interval Recording: No
• Self-Timer: 2/10-Second Delay
• Special Options: Food

Still Image Capture

• Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
• Image File Format: JPEG

Video Capture

• Recording Modes:
  • UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
  • 1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s]
  • 1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps
• Recording Limit: 30-Minute Maximum
• Broadcast Output: NTSC
• IP Streaming: No
• Audio Recording: AAC LC Audio

Interface

• Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
• Internal Memory: No
• Video I/O: 1x Micro-HDMI Output
• Audio I/O: No
• Power I/O: 1x Micro-USB Input
• Other I/O: 1x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
• Wireless: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Mobile App Compatibility: Android & iOS - Canon Camera Connect (Access Files, Remote Control)
• GPS: Via Connected Smartphone

Monitor

• Display Size: 3.0"
• Resolution: 922,000 Dot
• Display Type: 180° Tilting Non-Touchscreen LCD

Flash

• Built-In Flash: Yes, Flash Only
• Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync
• Effective Range: 1.6 to 16.4' (Wide), 6.6 to 8.2' (Telephoto)
• External Flash: No

General

• Environmental Resistance: No
• Operating Conditions: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C, 10 to 90% Humidity
• Battery: 1x NB-13L Rechargeable (Included)
• Shoe Mount: No
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.6" / 10.9 x 6.3 x 4.1 cm
• Weight: 9.7 oz / 275 g (Body Only)