Canon SX740 HS Specifications

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)265 shots
Battery Life, Video60 minutes
Battery Form FactorProprietary NB-13L
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedYes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom ValuesUp to 4x
Lens Mountn/a
LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)24 - 960mm
Focal Length (actual)4.3 - 172mm
Zoom Ratio40.00x
Aperture Rangef/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Threadn/a
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationYes
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
Sensor TypeCMOS
Effective Megapixels20.3
Sensor Format1/2.3 inch
Approximate Pixel Pitch1.19 microns
Focal Length Multipliern/a
Aspect Ratio4:3
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterNone
Self-CleaningNo
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportNo
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second10.0

General

Size4.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. (110 x 64 x 40 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberSX740 HS
Camera FormatCompact
Currently ManufacturedYes
Retail Price$399.99
Street Price$472.44
Date Available2018-08-20
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderNo / LCD
Focus PeakingNo
EVF Resolutionn/a

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering ModesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesCreative Shot, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Self-Portrait, Smooth Skin, Handheld Night Scene, Food, Sports, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Time-lapse Movie
Self Timer2, 10, Custom seconds
Maximum ISO (native)3200
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Custom, WB Correction
Shutter Speed Range1/3200 - 15 sec
Bulb ModeNo

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution3840x2160 (30p/​25p) 1920x1080 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p) 1280x720 (60p/​50p)
Movie File FormatMP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Movie File FormatMP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connectionn/a
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlNo
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)n/a
Flash Range DescriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 - 16.4 ft. (W), 6.6 - 8.2 ft. (T) / (50cm - 5.0m (W), 2.0m - 2.5m (T))
Max Flash Sync1/2000s

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)10.0

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution921,600 dots (307,200 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenYes
Max Playback Zoom10.0x
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderNo
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothYes
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackNo
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeVia Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Connections (extended)Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & FeaturesAvailable in black or silver.

Basic

Sensor size28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Weight10.5 oz (299 g) includes batteries