Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this camera ahead of a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Back in the day, I used a film SLR, digital SLR, and eventually a Canon SX10IS. For personal reasons, I didn't want to bring something even that big along. I'm SO happy I didn't! The zoom on this baby is incredible! Quick video! So light, and intuitive to figure out without needing to refer to the quick start guide. And my pictures and videos were AWESOME! My dad, who fancies himself a semi-pro, and carried all of his big gear and lenses around, was a wee bit envious of how quickly I could get a shot just as good, if not BETTER than his! I think my zoom was better than anything he had with him! ;) *I loved*: size, weight, instructions on screen for various features, movable screen (to see better in glare situations, or for selfies!) *Meh*: wrist strap is so long that it's practically non-functional (I had to swap with another device I had for fear of dropping camera), screen location seems like it might get scratched and camera is hard to hold without getting your fingers all over it (my SX10IS has a screen that opens up + a viewfinder), wi-fi capabilities are quite cumbersome/slow and I haven't found a way to send just one photo instead of dumping them all (Admittedly, I have not yet paired my smartphone with the camera, so maybe that's different.) Overall, it was an important part of my wonderful vacation, and I'm looking forward to continuing to use it in my everyday creative life!

This camera is absolutely amazing for anyone searching for a lightweight and useful camera. The pop up screen makes it SO much better! It's a must have for me, I love to take selfies and this is just the perfect camera. The buttons are super soft, the screen is HD, the pictures have an excellent quality, and the camera as a whole is not heavy at all! It's kind of a pocket camera, it doesn't take much room and it's super easy to carry everywhere. Also, transferring the pics to ur smartphone is SUPER easy, one click, and its done! Definitely one of the best cameras I've ever had. *Best Buy College Crew members receive products to write honest, unbiased reviews. Reviewers have been provided products free of charge and may have received nominal compensation.

Purchased this digital camera to carry with me on trips. I wanted something compact, with an on body flash, and customizable settings. This cannon has all of these things and more to offer. Includes an app that makes for easy photo transfers to post on social media as well. Battery life is great. I highly recommend this purchase if these things appeal to you. One downside is that the screen is not a touchscreen however it is still easy to navigate settings and images that have been taken.

I absolutely love the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS! The camera quality is amazing, especially for photos and videos during trips and everyday moments. It is very easy to use, lightweight, and the zoom works incredibly well. The colors look beautiful and clear, even from far away. I’m really happy with this camera and I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great compact camera.

This has been my going out camera for a few years now. I love how tiny it is, so I can stick it in my purse and go. I’ve bought accessories for it too and it’s adorable. The pictures always come out so good! As long as you always use flash. One down side is that SOMETIMES the pictures come out a little blurry. Just getting closer to the subject seems to help this though. Overall, definitely recommend!

The Canon SX740 HS is a game-changer! Its 40x zoom captures stunning details from afar, perfect for landscapes and wildlife. Image quality is superb, even in low light, thanks to excellent stabilization. 4K video is a bonus! Battery life could be better, but a spare fixes that. Portability, power, and quality make this camera a winner. Highly recommend!

I just started up my YouTube and went to find a new camera when I saw this 4K camera I knew instantly it would be perfect for my makeup tutorials! I love how the screen flips up for a selfie mode too! And that it has WiFi so I can easily send photos to my phone too! How ever when sending videos it takes forever to send to your phone that is the only down side but over all I am obsessed with this camera. Insta: @midnightrain777

I love using this camera. I wanted a little camera with a nice flash that I could throw in my purse and easily get nice pics. I can hand it to others without having to explain how to work it too much. The reason I took off a star is because it pretty much needs the flash or a tripod or the shots will come out a little blurry. But with flash I think the shots come out beautifully. I hope cannon makes more with the the exact small size and flash concept. Perfect for throwing in your bag. It's a little expensive, but the concept is hard to find in other cameras.

All I can say is WOW. I wanted to start taking more photos and documenting life so I started researching digital camera. This is the best purchase of 2026 for me. The quality is unmatched, it’s so convenient and easy to use. TikTok has so many videos talking about different settings which makes it so easy, plus the screen flips up so taking selfies is effortless. The pictures have a really nice blur effect for the skin and the detail is incredible. 10/10. Truly.

I own a Canon mirrorless but wanted something even more portable. Biggest downside for removable lens cameras is that big zooms are physically large and very expensive. This camera's 40x zoom is incredible. It can even be boosted digitally. I'm now able to get wildlife shots I didn't have the reach for from my other camera. Still small enough to fit in a jeans pocket. I have heard others say the battery life on this isn't great but I have used it off and on all day on one battery with no issue. It takes pretty good video and with the zoom it's even more handy. The only two issues I have with this is you can't take RAW photos and that the 4k is kept hidden in it's own mode instead of just an option with the other video quality. This is a lot of camera for this price. I carry this with me everyday now. I hope Canon decides to keep up with point and shoots because they do have a place in the photography world.

I LOVE this camera it is so easy to use, so easy to change settings and great purse size. pics are AMAZING

really great camera!!! i took this camera when i saw luke hemmings and the photo can speak for itself!!! i love it ever so much and it really blew me away with the quality for the photos and videos!! plus the zoom is out of this world!! if you cant get the g7x i would highly recommend getting this one !!! easy to take anywhere with you and can get into venues because its a point and shoot!!! best purchase!!!!

I bought this camera the day before I went on my Alaska cruise/land trip. I learned to use it overnight, used it for the whole vacation for both stills and video and it was very easy. I had some trouble using the uploading to my cell phone to get the photos on the cloud but I dont blame the camera. I was not doing it right. I easily used the SDcard to download to my laptop later. The camera was often used 1 handed. Fast shots were clear and I am thrilled with the photos and video.

Love this camera, video quality could be better but I mainly want it for pictures and its a great dupe for the g7x!!

Awesome camera for anyone! Don’t know a ton about photography and this camera has worked great for me. Easy to learn and use, photos turn out well, and I love how it can connect to your phone to transfer photos over quickly and easily.

Purchased this camera for beginner photography adventures and I couldn’t have chose better. Clear, easy to navigate and was in mint condition. I’ve made over $600 taking pictures and shooting videos since purchase.

I am normally a DSLR user and have had several including my current a 7D mk 2. That being said, I bring it for photos of my daughter and her friends at the Friday night football games. She wants me to video the entire show and not her zoomed in so I wanted something with a wide zoom and 4k for the video. The video in this camera looks amazing. Under the dim high school lights you can see the difference between this camera and my 7D but it still looks good. The zoom on this camera is CRAZY! I do not use the digital zoom. This was my first game to use the camera tonight and what I did not like was where the record button is and how it feels. My other cameras have the button on the back where I can see it and it is easy to press. The record button is small and level with the camera. I had a hard time finding it without shaking the camera. I am attaching two images to show what the optical zoom can really do. I had to reduce the quality slightly so I could attach the images. The game clock in the 2nd image is at max optical zoom. That same game clock is in the middle of the zoomed out picture. I would not replace my DSLR for taking pictures on a regular basis but so far I am enjoying using the camera.

I bought this camera for my girlfriend and she is absolutely in love with it. The pictures are so crisp, it’s very easy to work with, and the camera is just beautiful in general. You can also upload pictures just by WiFi and an app.

I’m a “Don’t leave home without it kind of guy when it comes to my camera. However, there are times that I just don’t want to be bogged down by lugging a DSLR with me. I purchased it so I could have a compact, yet, very good camera. This particular camera meets what I was wanting. It takes very good photos. I love the powerful telephoto strength. It’s more powerful than the telephoto lens on my more expensive DSLR. It’s almost an exceptional camera. There are only a couple of cons that I can think of right now. It’s a bit heavier than I anticipated, and It has more bells and whistles than I expected. I can live with both of them though. I don’t like the lack of a view finder…but I knew about that before I made my purchase. All in all…I’m impressed with the camera.

I had tried to split the difference between my cell phone camera and my cumbersome 'good' camera... i wanted soething i could lift with one hand, turn on, and take pix also with one hand. I got a sony that should have been ideal but the camera would not save off the raw data and even great pictures looked 'muddled' when I zoomed in. I tried for a few years to love it, hoped for sweet firmware update of my dreams, but nope. I went to Best Buy and picked the cameras up, tried them out, and ultimately settled on this one. I barely had the money for it - budgets being what they are, you know.... but at home, right out of the box, there was the familiar cannon button layout... and I fiddled a bit with the settings... and now - i'm taking pictures again!! To attach to documents, of my family, of my pets and other people's pets... i'm getting excited to start another 40-pic theme collage (20x40, print at walgreens, slip in a frame, and voila, decorate the walls with memories). 5 stars, really? Well, yeah. I decided there was no 'point' (har har) in taking off a star because it isn't quite trim enough to slip flat into my pocket. There's a wrist strap that I can shorten and use a carabiner to hang from a belt loop on those hands-free days. I can fit it in my pocket book. But most of all, MOST of all... 5 stars alone for pics not looking 'muddled' when I zoom in. I havent printed any blowups yet, but I will and I'll update the review after that if I can... I recommend going in to a store (when you are off quarrantine) and holding this in your hands and trying the controls out. I am so glad I did. There are 2 cameras I can upcycle now that i have this one to take their place!