Overview
The 20.3MP sensor is also capable of 4K video and 4K time-lapse recording. Framing for videos and photos can be done via the 3.0" LCD screen on the rear of the device, which can tilt 180° for selfies. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow the camera to connect to compatible mobile devices with the Canon Camera Connect app installed and enables quick editing and sharing of photos.
- 20.3MP CMOS sensor provides a wide ISO range for low-light shooting.
- 40x optical zoom and a further 40x digital zoom lets you shoot far away subjects
- Capture incredibly detailed and vibrant video and time lapses at 30fps in cinematic 4K quality.
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth pairs the camera to your mobile device for quick editing and sharing.
- Canon's DIGIC 8 Image Processor provides reliable autofocus performance and fast 10-fps continuous shooting.
- 3.0" LCD screen tilts 180° for selfies.
- Feature Assistant makes the learning curve easier by explaining many features of the SX740 HS.
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera
Built-In Flash
Yes, Flash Only
External Flash Connection
None
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync
Effective Flash Range
1.6 to 16.4' / 0.5 to 5 m (Wide)
6.6 to 8.2' / 2 to 2.5 m (Telephoto)
Monitor Resolution
922,000 Dot
Monitor Type
180° Tilting LCD
Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity
10 to 90%
Focal Length
4.3 to 172mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 960mm)
Digital Zoom
4x Maximum (160x Combined Zoom)
2x Optimized (80x Combined Zoom)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.3 to 6.9
Focus Range
Auto
0.39" to Infinity / 1 cm to Infinity (Wide)
6.56' to Infinity / 2 m to Infinity (Telephoto)
Normal
1.97" to Infinity / 5 cm to Infinity (Wide)
6.6' to Infinity / 2 m to Infinity (Telephoto)
Macro
0.39" to 1.64' / 1 cm to 50 cm (Wide)
ISO Sensitivity
100 to 800 in Auto Mode (Extended: 100 to 3200)
Shutter Speed
1/3200 to 15 Seconds
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot
Exposure Modes
Auto, Manual, Program
Exposure Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Natural White), Shade, Tungsten
Continuous Shooting
Up to 10 fps
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Recording Modes
MP4/H.264/MPEG-4
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
Up to 30 Minutes
Audio Recording
AAC LC Audio
Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.25 x 5.8 x 2.7"
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