Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS was introduced in July 2018 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS was introduced in February 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX740 HS over Canon PowerShot SX720 HS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX720 HS over Canon PowerShot SX740 HS.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS have 3.0" screens with 922k dot resolution. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has a Fixed screen

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS has a Micro HDMI and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS come with NB-13L battery pack with battery life of 265 shots on Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and with battery life of 250 shots on Canon PowerShot SX720 HS.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) card slot. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX740 HS, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS can shoot continuously up to 5.9 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and 4.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX720 HS..

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS body has dimensions of 110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57") and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS body has dimensions of 110 x 64 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.42"). Canon PowerShot SX740 HS weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz).

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

110 mm

64 mm

110 mm

64 mm

64 mm

64 mm

40 mm

36 mm