Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is my second camera in the Canon SX series and I used my last one for about 5.5 years before it was starting to not work as well and I needed an upgrade. I mostly use it for outdoor shots while hiking and traveling. The photo quality is about the same as what you would get with a cell phone camera; however, the real benefit to this camera is the amazing zoom. Being an outdoor enthusiast, this camera takes great shots of wildlife from a distance or even a wildflower you want a picture of but don't want to trample the tundra getting close to it. I really debated upgrading to a mirrorless camera instead of sticking with a point and shoot but in the end, the small size and ease of use of this camera won out. I love that it fits easily in a jacket pocket. I do have one major issue with it. When wearing polarized sunglasses, I can't see the screen at all! Since it has no viewfinder, not being able to see the screen is a major issue. You might say that is the fault of the sunglasses and not the camera but I don't have as much of an issue with seeing the screens on my phone or my old camera in the same glasses. I've also noticed that I've accidentally bumped the buttons a few times and changed the settings. My old camera in this series didn't do that well in low light (like inside a cathedral) but I haven't had a chance to try out this one.

For being a point n shoot camera, it packs a bunch!! We have used this camera for travel and it takes clear, crisp photos that are definitely comparable to more expensive, professional cameras!! I love that it has the Bluetooth and WiFi option so that you can get the canon app and use your phone to remotely take pictures!!! I also LOVE that it has the screen that flips so if you take a selfie you can see what you look like!! Would recommend this camera over and over again!!! Also love the zoom capability! We went to aftershock in California and we were atleast a football field and more away from the stage and took a zoomed picture of the drummer and you would have thought we were right next to the stage!!! The photos I attached were photos we took with this camera on a tripod!!! Love it! Who needs a photographer now :))

Camera is great, very useful, compact, and decent for the price now days. The only issue I don't like... The night photos are not too clear, they camera is hard to focus, and pictures come out very blurry and need to take a few pictures and hold the camera very very steady to take good night pictures. Day pictures a great, and I use the camera mostly during the day, so it does the jobs. I give it 4.9/5, overall it is easy to use, practical, SD card, and battery lasts a while.

I bought this camera as a alternative to my larger DSLR. Great photos. Fits into my backpack with ease and its not a distraction or bother to others when I pull it out. And the flip up screen makes it easy to rake selfie or that tight group shot. Good battery if too.. Only drawback with the screen...it flips up instead of to the side. So make sure if you're using a tripod, you have the screen partially out. Other than that the camera is great.

I was looking for a small handheld camera to take on adventures, with out having to lug around my canon 5D mark iii, as it’s way to heavy. This camera reminded me of a mini 5D with WiFi, the quality is by far better than I imagined. See my test shot of the moon standing in my living room last night, taken on auto mod. then I zoomed in & wow the photo speaks for itself. The WiFi set up with my iPhone 11 pro was very easy to set up & I love the easy access to transfer photos from the camera to the phone. I highly recommend regardless if you have any experience or not this camera will have you shooting photos like a pro.

Bought this camera for my trip to Oregon and OMG! The photos came out so clear, the videos and audio is amazing. Definitely recommend this for anyone who loves to travel and capture the moment. Also, battery life is great!

I love this camera. Easy to use, great zoom feature, nice clear pictures and I love the flip up screen for selfies. We do group bike rides and we always "missed" someone in the pictures or had to sit out the person taking it. Not any more. Small enough to carry in my pack. I just love it.

There is a bit of a learning curve. So don't buy it the day before you need it. Takes beautiful pics though, fairly easy to use once you get the feel of it. Can control it with your phone, which is neat. Overall, very satisfied.

I absolutely ADORE this camera and it's family of cameras. I have previously owned the SX700HS powershot and ran that into the ground. 40x Optical zoom in a tiny point-and-shoot is a big deal. A compact camera that packs a punch. The moveable Screen is great for firing from the hip, discreet shooting to capture candids, ease of shooting when you don't want to crane your neck, and even selfies if you're into that. I hope that Canon produces more cameras of this caliber.

This camera is so amazing! I bring it everywhere with me, and the quality is so amazing, all my friends & family keep asking what camera I have. I absolutely love this camera so much.

At first I was hesitant, but now that I have it I cannot imagine without it. The videos pick up on audio so well, the photos look so good, and it’s fairly easy to mess with the settings to your liking. So very user friendly. Def recommend if you like to take pictures on your phone. It easily and quickly transfers to your phone or any other devices too. I’m obsessed

I love my new Canon Powershot SX740 camera. It is easy to use and takes great photos. The 40 X optical zoom allows me to really good pictures of wildlife, whether it's at the beach or on campus.

Excellent value. This camera has 40x optical zoom yet is compact enough to put in my jacket pocket. Great all around camera, I take it on road trips to capture scenery, family portraits, and close-ups of wildlife and birds.

Takes good pictures. Light weight, fits in pocket. Easy to go from still pic to video mode. Several negatives: Flash has to be activated manually, Flash mode reverts to Auto when turning off. Video button very small and difficult to turn on and off.

Wrote this for my SX730, but the specs for the SX740 are similar for still photo. Love this thing! Most concerts don't allow cameras with removable lenses. This one is the best as it has a 40x OPTICAL zoom....(don't fall for cameras that boast digital....you will NEVER get a clear pict using digital zoom) You can be the envy of your concert going friends using their iPhones trying to capture an image like this....! Last pict at The Stones concert shows how far back I was and still got some incredible photos no phone camera would achieve. Stop relying on your phone for everything!!!!!

I purchased this camera as a beginner friendly option and have been really impressed so far. The photo quality is excellent, especially when using the flash setting. Although I initially experienced a few issues, I’m incredibly appreciative of Jumbo Buys for their support. They did an outstanding job repairing my camera the process was seamless, communication was clear, and the turnaround time exceeded my expectations. My camera now works like new again. I truly value their professionalism and would absolutely return or recommend them to others.

We bought this to replace a larger camera that we really liked but are tired of the bulk. This one fits the bill with enough features to get comparable photos, 40x zoom & adjustable rear screen. Really easy to use camera and the software is easy to use also. Seems well built and very well designed. Getting great shots so far and don't anticipate having any problems. Nice to be able to put this in a pocket or small case to have it ready for an opportunity that comes about.

this camera is very easy to use and takes great pictures! It's very light and small enough to carry easily.

I love this camera! I take it every where with me. Simple and easy to use. Great quality photos and I love that I can get them via Bluetooth/wifi right away in my phone or laptop. Battery last quite a while. This is like the little sister to the Cannon G7X.

Love the build quality and EVF. The picture quality equals dslr results within a compact travel size format. Fast aperture and lens performance in low light and looking to achieve great bokeh (blurred background) is easy to achieve. I mostly shoot in Aperture Priority mode with Auto ISO. Photo quality right out of the camera is amazing. 5X lens and EVF were the decision makers for me as a PHOTOGRAPHER to choose this model over the G7x mark iii. That camera with external mic input and streaming capabilities to You Tube makes that camera a better choice for vloggers and video enthusiasts. Highly recommend my Canon G5x Mark ii. Price is premium and so is the image quality under all lighting conditions...Highly recommend!