Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

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,...

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 limited...

An optical zoom lens is one of the key distinguishing features between a compact camera and a smartphone. The PowerShot SX740 HS builds on that with its 40x zoom. However, the results at the longest end of the lens are disappointing.It's also hard to...

The Canon Powershot SX740 HS certainly packs in the features, with a 40x optical zoom lens, 4K video recording and quicker continuous shooting, however, soft images and noise tend to leave us feeling a little disappointed.+ Pros40x optical zoom...

An expensive but good compact camera. It's definitely not a case of style over substance with the Canon Powershot SX740 HS. This little camera has a premium look and feel but still takes great photos that are clear, sharp and have plenty of detail. It...

If you're looking for an easy-to-use, pocket-sized travel compact and your main consideration is the zoom ratio, then the Canon SX740 is a great choice. It's also not too damaging on the old bank balance, coming in at around £350. By contrast, the...

Canon have updated their new superzoom travel compact camera for 2018/19, the PowerShot SX740 HS, by adding UHD 4K video recording and faster 7.4fps burst shooting, thanks to the inclusion of the latest Digic 8 processor. In all other regards the SX740...