Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

Definitely had to mess with the settings for the look I wanted but once I did, I was obsessed with the photos. Very light and compact to carry around in my purse. Great flash. If you can find it for retail price, definitely worth it.

Great camera for traveling. Compact enough to fit in a backpack or purse. Higher quality pictures than an iPhone camera. Love the WiFi feature which allows you to transfer pics easily to an iPhone. Also love the flip up screen that can be used for selfies. The only negative is zoom is limited compared to more professional cameras but it is adequate for my needs.

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.

This camera is so versatile, easy to use and best quality pictures!

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.

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!!!!!

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.

This camera has by far been my best purchase. Quality is amazing and is very easy to use and get nice pictures each time. Small and easy to carry as well. Overall, such a good camera!

Easy to use, perfect size to fit in my handbag or pocket. Love the zoom on this.. And it is wifi enabled which makes it easier to transfer pictures instantly.

The Canon SX740 has exceeded all my expectations. Not only did it arrive quickly, but it has become a staple in my weekly routine for capturing memories. Its compact size makes it easy to keep in my purse or car, which means I always have it on hand when I need it. Despite its small size, the camera delivers impressive photo and video quality. The flip-up screen is one of my favorite features — perfect for selfies, behind-the-scenes content, and travel shots. If you’re looking for a portable camera that performs well and is convenient to use, this one is absolutely worth it!

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.

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.

First time purchasing a camera and I love it. The camera has a incredible zoom in option. The quality of the photos are amazing. It connects to WiFi without an issue haven’t dealt with any disconnect and it also has the option to pair with your phone via their mobile app. My favorite feature is that the screen is able to flip over GREAT for those who like to take selfies. Overall it was an excellent choice.

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!

I cant say enough oodf about this camera. Out of the box its an excellent YouTube videos, with supplied lenses. Comes with a very nice telephoto len as well in this bundle. This camera is so versatile that with all of its abilities kinda seems like a new camera every time you get a new app! The camera apps work great! The apps alone are awesome! Things you just cant do with a regular camera. Because it’s mirror less it can shoot up to 11 FPS! The apps also help beginners get the exact settings correct for a certain type photo. Now the software. The PlayMemories app lets say, is terrible. I got a Nikon a month ago. This camera takes better pics and video. But the PlayMemories app is the worst. Thank goodness once you get to know the camera you can get around some of it. I have a Cadillac camera with Edsel software. It’s really bad. I wont say it doesn’t work, but what should be minutes turns into hours. It’s almost like after they got done designing the camera, the app was just slapped together. This software, (PlayMemeries) should be recalled. I sure hope Sony is working on the problems. Right after I got it there was an upgrade, made it a tad easier but way short of plug and play. More like plus and pray it works this time. With it Ipad, Android phone and PC, the software flaws are even more appearent. I cant say enough good about the camera. Weather your a pro or amature,m your will love this camera! You may cry however every time you have to use PlayMemories. You will have memories alright after using this garbage, truly sad garbage software. Really disappointed in it t say the least. It takes it from fun, to a nightmare of searching the internet for the same problems everyone else is having. I literaly found out to make it work from a photography studio. Sony has got to be aware of this! With the other manufacturers are catching up with mirrorless, Sony really needs to get on the ball with this mess or it will cause a huge Loss in sales from word getting out. Just read everything and expect some hiccups when trying to set up WiFi. Truly a nightmare. The camera is so good at its price though I would still recommend. You will know more about photography by the time your hooked up. I’m speaking of the Playmemories app that has all the problems. The camera apps are great however. Playmemories is the software that communicates with the cam and computer. Really bad!!!!

The camera came in great condition. It works well, I love that the screen flips. Highly recommend.

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.

I was looking for a camera that wasn't too complicated to use easily, but was still really good quality in this price range, and I made a good choice with this one! I love the large screen, that can flip up to let you see that everyone is in frame from the front, for selfies and timer pics..!