The pocket-sized, compact travel zoom flagship featuring huge 40x optical zoom and amazing 4K movie resolution.
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.
Share and store photos with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Advanced Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity and Auto Transfer allows 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.
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition. Camera type: Compact camera, Megapixel: 20.3 MP, Image sensor size: 1/2.3", Sensor type: CMOS, Maximum image resolution: 5184 x 3888 pixels. ISO sensitivity (max): 3200. Optical zoom: 40x, Digital zoom: 80x, Focal length range: 4.3 - 172 mm. Wi-Fi. HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Maximum video resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels. Display diagonal: 3". PictBridge. Product color: Silver
Camera type
Compact camera
Megapixel
20.3 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
Maximum image resolution
5184 x 3888 pixels
Image sensor size
1/2.3"
Still image resolution(s)
4:3 - (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
Image stabilizer
Yes
Supported aspect ratios
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Total megapixels
21.1 MP
Optical zoom
40x
Digital zoom
80x
Focal length range
4.3 - 172 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)
0.945" (24 mm)
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)
37.8" (960 mm)
Minimum aperture number
3.3
Maximum aperture number
6.9
Lens structure (elements/groups)
13/11
Combined zoom
160x
Focus
TTL
Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modes
Continuous Auto Focus, One Shot Focus, Servo Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance
0.394" (0.0100 m)
Auto Focus (AF) points
9
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Yes
ISO sensitivity (min)
100
ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
Light exposure correction
± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity
100, 3200
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Yes
Fastest camera shutter speed
1/3200 s
Slowest camera shutter speed
15 s
Flash modes
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Slow synchronization
Continuous Auto Focus, One Shot Focus, Servo Auto Focus
Video recording
Yes
Slowest camera shutter speed
15 s
Fastest camera shutter speed
1/3200 s
Image stabilizer
Yes
Minimum aperture number
3.3
Maximum image resolution
5184 x 3888 pixels
Still image resolution(s)
4:3 - (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
Auto Focus (AF) points
9
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Yes
ISO sensitivity (min)
100
ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
Light exposure correction
± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity
100, 3200
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Yes
Flash modes
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Slow synchronization