Canon Powershot SX740 HS Lite Edition - Black
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The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition is a compact, high-performance travel camera, offering a 40x optical zoom (80x with ZoomPlus) in a pocket-friendly design. Its DIGIC 8 processor and 20.3MP CMOS sensor deliver exceptional image quality, while 4K Ultra HD video captures every detail.
With 5-axis stabilisation, your shots stay steady, even from a distance. The 10 fps continuous shooting mode ensures you never miss a moment, and the 180-degree flip-up LCD screen is perfect for selfies. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity make it easy to share and back up your photos seamlessly.
- 40x Optical zoom
- 20.3 Megapixel - CMOS sensor
- 10 fps - Continuous shooting
- 4K - Ultra High Definition
- 180-degree flip-up LCD screen
Whether capturing landscapes, macros, or action shots, the SX740 HS Lite Edition delivers outstanding results with intelligent features like Zoom Framing Assist and Hybrid Auto for easy point-and-shoot photography.
Tell your story in 4K with Canon's Powerful 40x Travel Superzoom
With 40x optical zoom, superfast DIGIC 8 processing and spectacular 4K movie resolution in a pocket-sized body, the powerful PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition redefines travelling light.
Travel with 40x optical zoom in your pocket
Measuring just 39.9 mm deep, the PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition boasts huge 40x optical zoom, doubling to 80x with ZoomPlus.
Capture memories in 4K Ultra High Definition
A spectacular 4K movie resolution and 5-axis stabilisation capture incredible detail, even at a distance.
Confidently shoot 20.3 Megapixel photos
Canon’s DIGIC 8 processor intelligently detects the scene and subject, managing camera settings with Zoom Framing Assist and Hybrid Auto.
Picture-perfect compositions
Canon’s unique DIGIC 8 processor actively manages camera settings such as Zoom Framing Assist and Hybrid Auto so you can point and shoot with incredible results.
Fast shooting speeds
Never miss a moment with an incredibly responsive shutter release and 10 fps continuous shooting, plus snap the perfect selfie with Self Portrait mode and a flip-up LCD screen.
Share and store photos with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®
Advanced Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi connectivity and Auto Transfer allow you to easily share and back-up photos to compatible smart devices or home PC to keep your memories safe.
Get inspired
From colourful macros to misty mountain tops, here’s how Alan Rowan uses the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition to get the perfect nature shot.
Specifications
- 40x Optical zoom
- DIGIC 8 Powerful processor
- 20.3 Megapixel - CMOS sensor
- 10 fps - Continuous shooting
- 4K - Ultra High Definition
- 5-axis Stabilisation
- 180-degree flip-up LCD screen
- Bluetooth® - Always-on connectivity
What's in the box
- Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition (Black)
- Wrist Strap WS-800
- Battery Pack NB-13L
- Battery Charger CB-2LHE
- AC Cable
- User Manual Kit
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Specifications
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40x
Optical zoom
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DIGIC 8
Powerful processor
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20.3 Megapixel
CMOS sensor
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10 fps
Continuous shooting
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4K
Ultra High Definition
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5-axis
Stabilisation
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180 degree
Flip up LCD screen
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Bluetooth®
Always-on connectivity
Specifications in detail
Image Sensor
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Type1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
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Effective PixelsApprox. 20.3M
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Total PixelsApprox. 21.1M
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Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
Image Processor
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TypeDIGIC 8
Lens
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Focal Length4.3 – 172.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 960 mm)
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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)
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Image StabilisationYes (lens shift-type), Approx. 3.5-stops Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS plus 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
Focusing
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TypeTTL (Contrast AF)
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AF System / PointsFace & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, Zone, 1-point, Center
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AF ModesOne Shot, Servo, Continuous
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AF Assist BeamYes
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Manual FocusYes, plus MF Peaking
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Closest Focusing Distance1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
Exposure Control
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Metering ModesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
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AE LockYes
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Exposure Compensation+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments
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ISO Sensitivity100-3200 in 1 stop increments
Shutter
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Speed15 - 1/3200 s
White Balance
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SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom.
LCD Monitor
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TypeTilt up Approx. 180 degrees 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), approx. 922,000 dots
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CoverageApprox. 100%
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Brightness AdjustmentAdjustable to one of five levels
Flash
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ModesAuto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
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X-SyncYes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
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Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
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Built-in Flash Range50 cm – 5.0 m (W) / 2m - 2.5 m (T)
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Flash Exposure LockYes
Shooting
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ModesSmart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Sports, SCN
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Drive ModesSingle, High-speed continuous, low-speed continuous
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Continuous ShootingMax: One Shot AF approx 10fps for approx. 59 shots, Servo AF approx 7.4fps for approx. 127 shots
File Types
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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
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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
Resize option available in playback
Recording Pixels / Compression
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Movie TypeMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
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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
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Movie LengthUp to 29 min 59s
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Bitrate / MbpsMaximum Recording Bitrate at 4K Approx. 120 Mbps
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MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone
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SpeakerBuilt-in speaker
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HDMI DisplayWith info display, no sound
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HDMI OutputType D (With HDMI output to HDR compatible TVs)
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FocusingAF / MF
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ISO4K: 100-1600
FullHD (50p/60p): 100-2000
FullHD (25p/30p): 100-3200
HD: 100-2000
Other Features
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GPSGPS via Mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
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Red-Eye CorrectionYes, during shooting and playback
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HistogramYes, during playback
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Self TimerApprox. 2, 10 s or Custom
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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
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Wired ConnectivityHi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible)
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Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), Bluetooth low energy technology
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OtherHDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
Direct Print
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PictBridgeYes (via USB or Wireless LAN)
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Canon PrintersCanon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
Storage
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TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 Speed Class 3 compatible)
Supported Operating Systems
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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
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OtherImage Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
Power Source
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BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)
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Battery LifeApprox. 265 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 370 shots
Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min -
Battery Indicator4 state on LCD
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Power SavingEco mode (On / Off)
Power saving options:
- Display Off time
- Auto power Off time
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