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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Compact (fixed lens) · Fixed lens · Announced July 2018

Official site on usa.canon.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

Launch RRP $399.99Used from $799

Lowest new

$549.99

at Dodd Camera

Lowest used/refurb

$799

at Beach Camera

Lowest new today is 38% over launch RRP
Compare with Cyber-shot HX99
  • 1/2.3" sensor: 20.3 MP, BSI CMOS
  • Built-in lens, 35mm eq.: 24–960mm, f/3.3–6.9
  • In-body stabilisation: None
  • Top video mode: 4K 30p
  • Subject-detection AF: Human, 9 AF points
  • Viewfinder: None
  • Weight with battery: 299 g
  • Weather sealing: No

Where to buy the PowerShot SX740 HS in United States

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Price around the world

Cheapest right here in the US: about 7% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate.

Lowest new and used price of the PowerShot SX740 HS in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States(you)Cheapest$549.99$799
United Kingdom——
Europe——
AustraliaA$849≈ $591—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-16), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Price history

Price history starts the day we first price this product here; a chart appears after the second day.

Used: what it should be worth

We've seen used PowerShot SX740 HS prices on 1 day so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Oct 2026$799$799$7991

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

Low light & noise

1.2 µm pixels

20.3 MP on a 1/2.3" sensor, ISO up to 3,200

Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:

How it stacks up

  • 20.3 MP — more resolution than 100% of the 1/2.3" compact (fixed lens) cameras we list

Compare the PowerShot SX740 HS

vs Sony Cyber-shot HX99

Accessories for the PowerShot SX740 HS

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  • Speedlights & flashes

    Custom Brackets CN-JR Anti-Twist Mount for Canon and Nikon Flash Cords

    Cheapest flash for this system at Pictureline · New · 27 options

    $15

    View at Pictureline

  • Wireless triggers

    Profoto Connect - Canon

    Cheapest trigger for this system at Camera West · New · 9 options

    $199

    View at Camera West

  • Bags & cases

    Canon Leather Camera Case for G7x MK II, MK III & SX740

    Cheapest bag for the PowerShot SX740 HS at Camera Wholesalers · New

    $39.95

    View at Camera Wholesalers

Reviews

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PowerShot SX740 HS specifications

Overview

Type
Compact (fixed lens)
Announced
Jul 2018
US launch price
$399.99
Lens
24–960mm (35mm eq.) f/3.3-6.9

Sensor & image

Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor type
BSI CMOS
Resolution
20.3 MP
Native ISO
100–3,200
In-body stabilisation
No

Speed & autofocus

Burst (mechanical)
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
—
Fastest shutter (mech.)
1/3,200s
Fastest shutter (elec.)
—
AF points
9
Subject detection
Human

Video

Max resolution
4K
4K frame rate
30p
10-bit internal
No
Internal raw video
No
Mic input
No
Headphone jack
No

Viewfinder & screen

Viewfinder
None
Rear screen
3", 0.92M dots
Screen articulation
Flip-up
Touchscreen
No

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
299 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
110.1 × 63.8 × 39.9 mm
Weather sealed
No
Battery (CIPA shots)
265
Card slots
1 · SD UHS-I
USB-C
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

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