Name: Canon Point and Shoot Camera Silver
Brand: Canon Cameras US
SKU: B07FXPY6SF
Price: 649.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (1638 reviews)

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The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a compact point‑and‑shoot camera featuring a 20.3 MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, 40× optical zoom and 4K video recording, aimed at travelers and beginners who need a portable super‑zoom solution.

✓ Best for: Travelers, beginners and casual vloggers who need a pocketable super‑zoom for daytime wildlife, sports and travel videos, as well as families wanting a flip‑up screen for group shots and quick social‑media sharing.✗ Not ideal for: Low‑light photography, professional or advanced videography requiring slow‑motion, panorama or high‑ISO performance, and users seeking a larger‑sensor camera for superior image quality.

Pros

✓40x optical zoom provides extreme reach equivalent to a 300mm full‑frame lens, ideal for distant subjects.
✓4K video recording at 29.97 fps with time‑lapse mode enables high‑resolution travel footage.
✓DIGIC 8 image processor delivers sharp daytime images with low noise and fast autofocus.

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Specifications

Camera

Optical Zoom40x

Digital Zoom4x

Combined Zoom160x

Image StabilizationOptical Image Stabilizer

FlashBuilt-in

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes

Bluetooth VersionYes

Design

Height63.5 mm mm

Width109.22 mm mm

Depth40.64 mm mm

Weight275 g g

Optical ViewfinderNo

Display

Screen Size3.0 inches mm

Screen TypeTFT-LCD

Tilt Angle180° up

Features

Zoom Framing AssistYes

4K Time-lapseYes

Slow Motion SupportNo (max 60 FPS at 720p)

Burst ModeYes

Panorama ModeNo

General

BrandCanon

ModelPowerShot SX740 HS

ColorSilver

Release Date2018-08-20

Performance

Image ProcessorDIGIC 8

Sensors

Sensor Size1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)

Effective Megapixels20.3 MP MP

Total Megapixels21.1 MP MP

Maximum Image Resolution5184 x 3888

Video

4K time‑lapse movie modeSupported

Slow‑motion videoNot supported (max 60 fps at 720p)

Focus

Zoom framing assistProvides framing assistance during zoom

Shooting

Burst modeHigh‑speed continuous shooting

Panorama

Panorama modeNot available

Dimensions & Weight

Height2.5 inches

Width4.3 inches

Depth1.6 inches

Weight0.60625 Pounds

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