TELL YOUR STORY IN 4K WITH A POWERFUL 40X TRAVEL SUPERZOOM
With 40x optical zoom, superfast DIGIC processing and spectacular 4K resolution in a pocket-sized body, the PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition is the ultimate ‘all-in-one’ solution to capture treasured moments in 20.3 Megapixel detail.
40X ZOOM IN YOUR POCKET
Measuring just 39.9 mm deep, the PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition boasts a powerful 40x optical zoom and a 20.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, plus DIGIC 8 for capturing high definition photos with ease.
FAST SHOOTING SPEEDS
Never miss a moment with incredibly responsive shutter release and 10 fps continuous shooting, plus snap the perfect selfie with Self Portrait mode and a flip up LCD screen.
Specifications in detail
Image Sensor
- Type1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
- Effective PixelsApprox. 20.3M
- Total PixelsApprox. 21.1M
- Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
Image Processor
- TypeDIGIC 8
Lens
- Focal Length4.3 – 172.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 960 mm)
- ZoomOptical 40x
ZoomPlus 80x
Digital approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x)
Combined approx. 160x - Construction13 elements in 11 groups (1 Hi-UD lens, 3 UD lenses, 2 double-sided aspherical lenses, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
- Image StabilisationYes (lens shift-type), Approx. 3.5-stops. Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS plus 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
Focusing
- TypeTTL (Contrast AF)
- AF System / PointsFace & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, Zone, 1-point, Center
- AF ModesOne Shot, Servo, Continuous
- AF Assist BeamYes
- Manual FocusYes, plus MF Peaking
- Closest Focusing Distance1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
Exposure Control
- Metering ModesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
- AE LockYes
- Exposure Compensation+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments
- ISO Sensitivity100-3200 in 1 stop increments
Shutter
- Speed15 - 1/3200 s
White Balance
- SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom.
LCD Monitor
- TypeTilt up Approx. 180 degrees 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), approx. 922,000 dots
- CoverageApprox. 100%
- Brightness AdjustmentAdjustable to one of five levels
Flash
- ModesAuto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
- X-SyncYes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
- Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
- Built-in Flash Range50 cm – 5.0 m (W) / 2m - 2.5 m (T)
- Flash Exposure LockYes
Shooting
- ModesSmart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Sports, SCN
- Drive ModesSingle, High-speed continuous, low-speed continuous
- Continuous ShootingMax: One Shot AF approx 10fps for approx. 59 shots, Servo AF approx 7.4fps for approx. 127 shots
File Types
- Still Image TypeJPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system 2.0, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
- RAW+JPEG/HEIF Simultaneous Recording4:3 - (L) 5184 x 3888, (M) 3648 x 2736, (S) 2432 x 1824
16:9 - (L) 5184 x 2912, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S) 2432 x 1368
3:2 - (L) 5184 x 3456, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S) 2432 x 1616
1:1 - (L) 3888 x 3888, (M) 2736 x 2736, (S) 1824 x 1824
Recording Pixels / Compression
- Movie TypeMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
- Movie Size(4K) 3840 x 2160, 29.97/25 fps (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94/50/29.97/25 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 59.94/50 fps
- Movie LengthUp to 29 min 59s
- Bitrate / MbpsMaximum Recording Bitrate at 4K Approx. 120 Mbps
- MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone
- SpeakerBuilt-in speaker
- HDMI DisplayWith info display, no sound
- HDMI OutputType D (With HDMI output to HDR compatible TVs)
- FocusingAF / MF
- ISO4K: 100-1600
FullHD (50p/60p): 100-2000
FullHD (25p/30p): 100-3200
HD: 100-2000
Other Features
- GPSGPS via Mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
- Red-Eye CorrectionYes, during shooting and playback
- HistogramYes, during playback
- Self TimerApprox. 2, 10 s or Custom
- Menu LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
Connectivity
- Wired ConnectivityHi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible)
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), Bluetooth low energy technology
- OtherHDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
Direct Print
- PictBridgeYes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
- Canon PrintersCanon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
Storage
- TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 Speed Class 3 compatible)
Supported Operating Systems
- PCWindows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
For Image Transfer Utility:
Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 - MacintoshMac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
For Image Transfer Utility:
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14 / 10.15
Software
- OtherImage Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
Power Source
- BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)
- Battery LifeApprox. 265 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 370 shots
Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min - Battery Indicator4 state on LCD
- Power SavingEco mode (On / Off)
Power saving options:
- Display Off time
- Auto power Off time
Accessories
- Soft Case / Waterproof CasePU Leather softcase DCC-2400 Black
- Power Supply & Battery Chargers (Optional)Battery Charger CB-2LHE
- Remote Controller / SwitchRemote shooting and playback via Canon Camera Connect app.
- OtherInterface cable IFC-600PCU
Physical Specifications
- Operating Environment0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
- Dimensions (W x H x D)110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9 mm
- WeightApprox. 299 g (including battery and memory card)