Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera
Score: 85/100
Banflower 5K Vlogging Camera
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Banflower True 5K is an entry-level point-and-shoot that offers eye-catching 80 MP stills and 5K video, a large 4" touchscreen and Wi-Fi, but suffers from a tiny sensor, lack of stabilization and a non-flip screen.
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a compact travel superzoom that packs a 40× optical lens, 4K video and a flip-up screen into a lightweight body, making it ideal for vacations and casual vlogging. It delivers solid zoom performance and stabilization but falls short on low-light image quality and lacks RAW support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20.3 MP | 80 MPbest | |
0.43 inchesbest | 0.4 inches | |
40 xbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 fbest | — |
6,400 ISObest | — | |
2,160 pbest | 5 p | |
10 fpsbest | — | |
265 shotsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(2) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 20.3 MP | 80 MP |
Sensor Size (inches) | 0.43 inches | 0.4 inches |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 2160 p | 5K p |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 299 g | 740 g |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 3.0 in | 4.0 in |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | Micro USB | Micro-USB |
Features(1) | ||
Autofocus System | Contrast-Detect AF | AF-A |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the SX740 HS as a capable travel superzoom with solid zoom and 4K video, yet note that its image quality doesn't outshine modern smartphones and the lack of RAW and touchscreen limit its appeal to enthusiasts.
Everyday users love the extreme zoom, one-hand operation and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, but complain about shutter lag, soft images at max zoom, poor low-light performance and short battery life under heavy use.
“Zoom is incredible”
“Easy to use with one hand”
“Love the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth features”
Professional editors praise the headline specs but warn that the tiny 1/2.5" sensor and lack of optical stabilization make it unsuitable for serious photography, especially in low light.
Users love the high-resolution video and macro mode, but complain about unstable Wi-Fi, the non-flip screen and noisy low-light photos.
