Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera (Black)
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Make your moments epic with the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. This brand-new long-zoom digital camera from Canon features a built-in lens with 40x Optical Zoom for dynamic coverage and exceptional field of view. Powered by a 20.3MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, the PowerShot SX740 HS utilizes a unique light-capturing design to provide sharp, high resolution images. Pick up this great new camera to start capturing those special moments that take your breath away.
Sleek and Lightweight
The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS features a soft textured finish for a slip-resistant grip that fits comfortably in your hand. The design is small enough to fit in your pocket, but with enough power packed in to take the amazing high quality images you have become accustomed to from Canon cameras.
Superior Quality
The PowerShot’s 20.3MP CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 8 Image Processor to boost image quality, increase light sensitivity, and provide outstanding images. The DIGIC 8 Processor provides continuous shooting of up to 7.4 frames per second. The improved Auto Light optimizer helps to maintain color and detail in even the brightest parts of a photo. The SX740 HS utilizes the DIGIC 8 Processor along with an intuitive gyro sensor and the CMOS sensor to provide excellent image stabilization. The Dual Sensing IS corrects unwanted shakes and accidental body movement to ensure that your pictures come out sharp and clear.
Ultra High Definition
Thanks in large part to the impressive processing power of the new DIGIC 8 processor the PowerShot SX740 HS camera is capable of shooting impressive Ultra HD 4K video. Capture cinematic quality videos in either UHD or Full HD at amazing speeds. Perfect for sports photography, time-lapse, or even movie quality videos, the PowerShot is your movie making partner.
3-Inch Color Touchscreen LCD Display
The Canon camera is equipped with a 3-inch color touch LCD monitor with 180-degree tilt-up capabilities that are perfect for selfies or to frame your perspective in a unique way. The Feature Assistant function provides intuitive controls give you dynamic playback options and encourages artistic experimentation while providing guidance for excellent photos.
Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity
You can stay connected to the cloud while ditching your weak smartphone camera. Using the power of your SX740 HS camera, you can instantly share, edit, review, or delete your pictures and videos from your camera right to your smartphone, tablet, or favorite social media site thanks to the wireless Bluetooth and WiFi compatibility. Use your smartphone to remotely control the camera during self-portraits or awesome group shots.
40x Optical Zoom Lens
The built-in extra-wide ultra-zoom lens provides 4.3-172mm focal length in a 35mm format equivalent of 24-960mm, giving you an outstanding reach for any photographic situation. The lens has up to a 40x optical zoom so you can capture elusive long distance photography while perfecting your craft. The Zoom Plus option lets you extend the zoom to 80x for a super-extended reach.
Imaging
| Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixels |
| Maximum Resolution | Not Available |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Exposure Control
| Continuous Shooting | One Shot AF approx 10fps, Servo AF approx 7.4fps |
Video
| Video Resolution | Ultra HD 4K |
| Live Streaming | Not Available |
| Recording Modes | (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 |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder Size | Not Available |
Interface
| Wireless | Wi-Fi |
| Memory Card Slot | SDXC |
Physical
| Camera Series | PowerShot |
| Camera Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
| Configuration | Core |
| Color | Black |
| Maximum Tilt Angle | Not Available |
Lens
| Optical Zoom | 40x |
| Focal Length | 4.3-172mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3-6.9 |
| Minimum Aperture | Not Available |
| Zoom | >40x |
| Focus Range | Not Available |
- Smart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Program AE, Shutter priority AE
- Aperture priority AE, Manual, Sports, SCN
- 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
- Resize option available in playback
- English, 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
- PC & Macintosh
- Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 [18]
- Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
- For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
- Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
- Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
- For Image Transfer Utility:
- Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
- Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11
- Focal Length: 4.3-172mm (35mm equivalent: 24-960mm)
- Zoom Optical:
- 40x ZoomPlus 80x
- Digital approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x [1])
- Combined approx. 160x
- Maximum f/number: f/3.3 – f/6.9
- Construction: 13 elements in 11 groups (1 Hi-UD lens, 3 UD lenses, 2 double-sided aspherical lenses, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera
| Image sensor | 20.3MP CMOS |
| Image processor | DIGIC 8 |
| Image stabilization | Yes (lens shift-type), Approx. 3.5-stop [13]. Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS plus 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS |
| Focusing type | TTL |
| AF System/ Points | Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, Zone, 1-point, Center |
| AF modes | One Shot, Servo, Continuous |
| AF assist Beam | Yes |
| Manual focus | Yes, plus MF Peaking |
| Closest focusing distance | 1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro |
| Metering modes | Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre) |
| AE lock | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments. |
| ISO sensitivity | 100-3200 in 1 stop increments |
| Shutter speed | 15 – 1/3200 s |
| White Balance settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom. |
| Monitor | 7.5 cm (3.0-inch) LCD (TFT), approx. 922,000 dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Brightness | Adjustable to one of five levels |
| Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| X-Sync speed | Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s |
| Red-Eye reduction | Yes |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Manual power adjustment | 3 levels with internal flash |
| Shooting modes | |
| Drive modes | Single, High-speed continuous, low-speed continuous |
| Continuous Shooting Max | One Shot AF approx 10fps, Servo AF approx 7.4fps |
| Image Size | |
| Compression | Fine, Normal |
| Movies | (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 Length | Up to 29 min 59 s [7] |
| Still image type | JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system 2.0, Digital Print |
| Order Format | [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Movies MP4 | [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
| GPS | GPS via Mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices) |
| Histogram | Yes, during playback |
| Playback zoom | Approx. 2x – 10x |
| Self Timer | Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom |
| Menu Languages | |
| Computer | Hi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible) |
| Other | HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector |
| Computer/Other | Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only) [11] |
| Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 Speed Class 3 compatible) |
| Operating System | |
| Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices | |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied) |
| Battery life | Approx. 265 shots |
| Eco mode | Approx. 370 shots Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min |
| A/C power supply | Charging via USB available with Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E [17] or other typical USB charging methods |
| Lens | |
| Operating environment | 0 – 40-degree C, 10 – 90% humidity |
| Dimensions | (W x H x D) 110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9 mm |
| Weight | 299 g |
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