The PowerShot SX740 HS is a compact point-and-shoot built around a 40x optical zoom, covering a 24-960mm equivalent range in a body that fits a jacket pocket. A 20.3MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 processor handle 10-fps burst shooting and 4K video, and the 3.0-inch screen tilts 180 degrees for selfies. It suits travelers and wildlife spotters who want reach without carrying a lens kit. Against superzoom rivals it trades sensor size and low-light quality for zoom range and portability, and reviewers say image quality drops off at the long end and in dim light.
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Owners like the huge zoom range in a pocketable body and find the stabilization useful at full telephoto. Many note that image quality is best in good light and that the small sensor shows noise indoors.
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a point-and-shoot digital camera with a 20.3MP CMOS sensor and a 40x optical zoom. The zoom range is 24-960mm (35mm equivalent). A further 40x digital zoom is also available. Optical image stabilization helps keep photos sharp at the long end of the range.
Zoom Framing Assistant helps you track a subject at long focal lengths. After you find the subject, one button press zooms out and then back in. The DIGIC 8 Image Processor allows 10-fps continuous shooting with AF lock on. The sensor has a wide ISO range for low-light shooting.
The camera records 4K video at 30fps and also records 4K time-lapse. A 3.0" LCD screen on the back is used to frame photos and videos, and it tilts 180° for selfies. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connect it to compatible mobile devices running the Canon Camera Connect app, for editing and sharing photos. Feature Assistant explains many of the camera's features.
