PowerShot SX740 HS

Reviewer verdict

Across 37 YouTube reviews, the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS earns a Summa score of 3.8/5, ranking #3 among Point-and-Shoot Cameras. Reviewers most often praise its features, design and build, video quality, while the most common criticisms concern video quality, features.

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is widely praised for its compact, well-built design with a tilting flip-up 3-inch screen that reviewers repeatedly cite for vlogging and selfies (mentioned in many reviews). Reviewers also frequently highlight the camera's 4K video capability and effective image stabilization, calling its video features a strong point when used properly. Other commonly noted strengths include a versatile feature set (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth, time‑lapse, burst modes, HDMI/USB) and a 40x optical zoom, both of which reviewers often say make it a flexible travel and starter vlogging camera. Across the sample, image quality, color rendition, and ease of use in auto mode are also commonly praised, especially relative to phone cameras and for beginners.

Reviewers commonly criticize the SX740 HS's video limitations despite 4K support, pointing out large file sizes, a noticeable 4K crop, soft 4K footage, limited frame rate options (no 24fps/4K60), and restrictive movie-mode controls. A frequent audio and microphone complaint centers on a single, wind‑prone onboard mic and no external mic jack, which reviewers say hurts vlog sound quality. Other recurring negatives include limited low‑light performance and autofocus inconsistency (especially when zoomed or in video), lack of RAW support and other advanced features, and usability annoyances like a non‑touch tilt screen and slow wireless transfers. Several reviewers also reported durability or reliability issues such as overheating or unit failure, though these appear less widespread than feature and video/audio concerns.

Analysis based on 37 YouTube reviews (6h 7m of video) with 391 pros and 168 cons extracted.

Pros (391)

Cons (168)

Review sources

• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review | your next vlogging camera? | travel camera with 4K video by the daniel life — 23 pros, 13 cons
• CANON POWERSHOT SX740 HS REVIEW / BEST 4K BUDGET SELFIE CAMERA FOR YOUTUBE! by HOW2NOT2 — 28 pros, 3 cons
• Canon SX 740 HS Review and 4K Zoom Video Test and Vlog Test by ReviewLamp — 23 pros, 7 cons
• Canon Powershot SX740 HS: Is that a camera in your pocket?? by Tech to Remember — 16 pros, 10 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review | Many Photo and Video Samples by Gary Jahman — 15 pros, 11 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Field Testing 14 pros, 10 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Review | 4K Compact Camera with 40x Zoom (Value Bundle) 20 pros, 3 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS - Still Worth Buying? (Review) 16 pros, 6 cons
• The $400 Budget 4K Canon Camera! Canon SX740 HS by The Everyday Dad — 13 pros, 9 cons
• CANON POWERSHOT SX740 HS UNBOXING 15 pros, 6 cons
• walkthrough of all modes on canon sx740hs by ryan dobal — 14 pros, 5 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS - Complete Review! (New for 2018) by Kevin Breeze — 17 pros, 1 cons
• Canon Powershot sx740 HS (Review) 13 pros, 5 cons
• Canon Power Shot SX740 HS review and initial reaction 12 pros, 6 cons
• Review on the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS 4k camera 12 pros, 5 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Camera Review & Vlogging Test 2025 - canon g7x alternative 📸 9 pros, 5 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX740 HS (Everything You Need To Know) by Random Teq — 8 pros, 6 cons
• About the Canon Powershot SX740 HS I reviewed 5 pros, 9 cons
• I Got A New Vlogging Camera - Canon SX740 HS 10 pros, 3 cons
• Unboxing Canon Powershot Sx740 hs + Testing/ Review 2020 | Tamika Williams 6 pros, 6 cons
• UNBOX MY BRAND NEW CANON POWER-SHOT SX740 HS DIGITAL CAMERA! 9 pros, 3 cons
• CANON SX740 HS UNBOXING AND REVIEW (is it the CANON G7X dupe?) 10 pros, 2 cons
• Canon Powershot SX740 HS.. Is it worth it?? (Testing + reviewing) 9 pros, 3 cons
• I GOT A NEW CAMERA | CANON SX740 HS REVIEW 8 pros, 4 cons
• Camera Review: Canon SX740 HS - Still Worth it? 6 pros, 5 cons
• The Best Point and Shoot Camera – (Canon PowerShot SX740 HS) by Editors' Review — 9 pros, 2 cons
• Canon PowerShot SX730 (740) HS Review, Tutorial & Tips 7 pros, 3 cons
• PROS & CONS | CANON POWERSHOT SX740 HS 6 pros, 3 cons
• Canon Powershot SX740 HS Review !! NEW MUSIC?! 6 pros, 3 cons
• Something Amazing Tech: CANON sx740 HS Review by Something Amazing — 7 pros, 2 cons
• Unboxing Of The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS (Is it Worth It)(Review) Best Vlogging Camera 2021 6 pros, 3 cons
• Unboxing Cannon power shot sx740 hs Review 5 pros, 2 cons
• BEST ENTRY LEVEL VLOG CAMERA 2021?! (Canon Powershot SX740 HS Review) 3 pros, 3 cons
• vlog : i bought the Canon SX740 HS | sample content, review 5 pros, 0 cons
• Canon Power Shot SX740 HS Review 3 pros, 0 cons
• Best COMPACT Cameras for 2025 Revealed! by TheCameraStoreTV — 3 pros, 0 cons
• Powershot SX740 HS Full Review and Rating 0 pros, 1 cons

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