Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX740 HSPowerShot SX720 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
      MSRP$399$379
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Natural White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Focal Length4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 960 mm24 - 960 mm
      Optical Zoom40x40x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.9f/3.3 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range5.00 m4.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Manual, Program
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")110 x 64 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.75 x 6 x 4.95"6.2 x 5.7 x 2.5"
      Package Weight1.5 lb1.25 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Battery PackNB-13LNB-13L
      Battery Life265 shots250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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