Editors Liked
- Image-stabilized 40x zoom
- Auto and Manual exposure controls
- 180-degree tilting LCD
- 4K video
Editors Didn't Like
- No viewfinder
- Limited ISO/low-light performance
- No Raw
- Poor results at the longest point of the lens
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Guide
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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...
By camerajabber.com
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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...
By ePHOTOzine
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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...
By goodhousekeeping.co.uk
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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...
By Stuff
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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...
By PhotographyBLOG
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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...
By The Imaging Resource
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Design and styling remain largely unchanged and the PowerShot SX740 is still available in black or silver body colors, however the grip material is now tan instead of white for the silver model. The SX740's pocket-friendly dimensions remain unchanged at...
By CNET France
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Réactif et plutôt ergonomique, le compact Canon SX740 HS offre toutefois une qualité d'image trop juste pour son prix. Seul son puissant zoom lui permet encore d'avoir un intérêt face aux smartphones les plus...
By Foto-News
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Die Videoqualität ist für eine Kompaktkamera sehr gut, nur gibt es einige kleine Mankos: Ihre 4K-Videos werden nur als Teilbereich auf dem Bildsensor aufgenommen und damit ein verengter Ausschnitt gefilmt. Manuelle Einstellmöglichkeiten für Videos und...
By Chip.de
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Die Canon SX740 HS präsentiert sich im Test als durchaus vielseitige Kompakt-Kamera. Mit großem Zoombereich, Videos in UHD-Auflösung und cleveren Assistenz-Features weiß die Superzoom-Kamera zu begeistern. Mit Schwächen in Sachen Bildqualität reicht es...
By Das Digitalkamera-Magazin
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Als Bildwandler nutzt Canon bei der PowerShot SX740 HS (Datenblatt) einen Sensor der 1/2,3-Zoll-Klasse. Dies ist bei Kameras des Reisezoom-Segments üblich und erlaubt trotz großer Brennweitenbereiche kompakte Gehäusekonstruktionen.Der Sensor nimmt Fotos...
By tuexperto.com
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Las cámaras compactas lo tienen complicado frente a los móviles. Así que su única salida es ofrecer algo que una cámara de móvil no pueda ofrecer. Como por ejemplo el zoom 40x que tiene la Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. Este nos proporciona una flexibilidad...
By Digitalkamera
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Die Canon PowerShot SX740 HS schlägt in die gleiche Kerbe wie ihr Vorgänger und richtet sich vor allem an Fotografen, die schnell und unkompliziert Bilder aufnehmen wollen. Das für Selfies taugliche Display spricht den Smartphone-Fotografen an und...
By webnews.it
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS è una fotocamera compatta che, nonostante il corpo macchina dalle dimensioni estremamente contenute, è in grado di rivelarsi versatile e adatta a ogni situazione: questo soprattutto grazie all' obiettivo integrato che permette...
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