Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

60 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (17)
zoom (14)
usability (13)
price (6)
performance (4)

Negative
reliability (2)
low-light (1)
sensor (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews of Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the performance and price. The usability and zoom are also appreciated. The low light performance and sensor get less positive views, and the viewfinder and image quality get mixed opinions.

portability, zoom, usability, price, performance

reliability, sensor, low-light

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon adds 4K video to 40x PowerShot model, SX740 HS

It's Canon's first PowerShot to get 4K.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS falls firmly into the "modest upgrade" category of camera releases, principally adding just two new features to a design that hasn't really changed very much during the last few years. 4K video recording is the new headline...

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Canon SX740 HS Review

The Canon PowerShot SX740 travel superzoom may look very similar to its predecessor, the SX730, however there are significant upgrades under the hood. The SX740 gets Canon's latest DIGIC 8 image processor (the SX730 had a DIGIC 6 chip), which gives it...

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (tomsguide.com)

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review: Versatile Pocket Shooter

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...

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

The compact mega-zoom Canon SX740 HS (24-960mm) offers a good balance of simplicity and ease of use, along with multiple exposure controls and an extremely versatile zoom lens that will help expand your picture-taking capabilities.

Jan, 2019

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

This compact's 40x optical zoom gives it incredible reach, making it an ideal travel camera for beginners if not more advanced photographers.

40x optical zoom makes it versatile ; Generally accurate autofocus ; Good photo quality in daytime ; Shoots 4K video at 30fps

Small sensor restricts low light performance ; No option to shoot in Raw ; Screen isn’t touch-sensitive

A fair price and super-flexible zoom range makes the SX740 one of the better compact cameras for holidays and days out.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Matt Golowczynski (techradar.com)

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review

The Essential Review This is TechRadar’s review summary that gives you all the key information you need if you’re looking for quick buying advice in 30 seconds – our usual full, in-depth review follows. The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is...

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,...

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (stuff.tv)

Canon PowerShot SX740 review

Canon's latest superzoom model has the longest focal length on the market. But are there compromises to be had?

40x optical zoom ; Good image quality in good light ; Easy to use ; Well priced

No touchscreen ; Raw shooting not supported ; Smaller sensor means iffy low-light performance

An affordable, solidly-featured travel cam that goes big on the zoom, but small on the extras

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS compact camera review

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The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is the latest in Canon's PowerShot SX travel series. It's a compact camera that's bristling with the latest tech, including wireless connectivity, and it boasts an impressively long built-in zoom lens. But should you make...

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Canon Powershot SX740 HS Review

We review the 40x optical zoom Canon Powershot SX740 HS, with 4K video recording, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Find out what's new in the latest update to Canon's travel zoom.

The camera needs bright sunny conditions to get the best results, and any deviance from this results in the camera increasing the ISO speed, and detail suffers as images become soft. If you don't need 4K video and don't need 10fps continuous shooting,...

Sep, 2018

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