CANON PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Superzoom Compact Camera - Black
Best for keeping it simple
20.3 megapixels
Sensor type: 1/2.3" / 6.17 x 4.55 mm CMOS sensor
4K Ultra HD video (30 fps)
Optical zoom: 40 x
3" tiltable LCD screen
Built-in WiFi / Bluetooth
2 year guarantee
Product code: 528430

This Canon PowerShot camera has quite a reach with a 40x optical zoom. That makes it great for travel and wildlife – you can grab close-ups without needing to step forward. Your photos will be packed with detail thanks to the 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor. Plus, you can shoot 4K video that's super smooth thanks to 5-axis image stabilisation. And to make sure you don't miss a moment, the DIGIC 8 processor keeps things running nice and speedy.

Good to know

- Easily grab selfies or group shots with Self Portrait mode and the handy flip-up LCD screen
- If you're still learning the ropes, Zoom Framing Assist and Hybrid Auto manages the settings for you
- Freeze frame action – like a bird in flight – using 10 fps continuous shooting then pick the best shot
- Transfer your images and videos to your phone or PC using Bluetooth or WiFi

Technical specifications for CANON PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Superzoom Compact Camera - Black

OVERVIEW

Type
Superzoom compact camera
Processor
DIGIC 8

SHUTTER

Shutter speed
15 secs - 1/3200th
Continuous shooting
10 fps
Self-timer
- 2 seconds
- 10 seconds
- Custom

SENSOR

Type
CMOS
Image stabilisation
Lens-shift
Resolution
- Actual: 21.1 megapixels
- Effective: 20.3 megapixels
ISO sensitivity
100 - 3200
Size
1/2.3" / 6.17 x 4.55 mm

SETTINGS

White balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom
Exposure modes
Smart auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Sports, SCN
Other settings
Drive Modes:
- Single
- High-speed continuous
- Low-speed continuous

PHOTO

Maximum photo resolution
5184 x 3888p
Photo file formats
JPEG
Memory card
- SD
- SDHC
- SDXC
Number of memory card slots
1

FLASH

Built-in
Yes
Guide number
- Wide: 50 cm - 5 m
- Telephoto: 2 m - 2.5 m

CONNECTIVITY

Interface
USB (Micro-B compatible)
WiFi
Yes
GPS
Yes, via smartphone
TV output
HDMI Micro (Type-D)
Compatible app
Camera Connect app
Minimum distance
1 cm
Focal length
4.3 - 172 mm
35 mm equivalent
24 - 960 mm
Normal distance
1 cm to infinity
Focusing
Autofocus & manual
Focus area points
9-point autofocus
Maximum aperture
f/3.3 – f/6.9
Focus point types
- Face & Tracking
- Tracking
- Zone
- 1-point
- Center
Image stabilisation
- Optical (lens shift-type)
- Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS
- 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS

SCREEN & VIEWFINDER

Type
Live View
Screen
3" / 75 mm tiltable LCD screen
Screen features
- Resolution: approx 922,000 dots
- Approx 100% coverage
- Adjustable brightness

ZOOM

Optical zoom
40 x
Digital zoom
- 4 x
- 80 x Zoomplus

VIDEO

Audio file formats
AAC-LC (stereo)
Video file formats
MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Maximum video resolution
4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p (29.9 fps)
Other video resolutions
- Full HD 1920 x 1080p (59.94 fps)
- HD 1280 x 720p (59.95 fps)

POWER

Battery type
Lithium-Ion NB-13L
Battery life
- Approx. 265 shots
- Approx. 240 min. playback

GENERAL

Box contents
- Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Superzoom Compact Camera
- Wrist Strap WS-800
- Battery Pack NB-13L
- Battery Charger CB-2LHE
- AC Cable (E)
- User Manual Kit
Weight
299 g
Guarantee
2 years
Dimensions
110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9 mm (H x W x D)
Colour
Black
Other features
- Flash Modes: Auto, Manual
- Flash On / Off
- Slow Synchro