Canon PowerShot SX740 HS review | Many Photo and Video Samples

This camera reminds me that smartphones has come a long way 😎

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro and Specs
0:51 - Build Quality
2:22 - Image Quality Photo
4:01 - Image Quality Video
5:49 - Performance
7:06 - Conclusion
7:45 - Ending
8:09 - More Video Samples with Sound
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[MrEmasterg]

This camera is great for photography. If you don't know what you're doing then this camera is not for you. If you can use the full potential then yes. This little thing in manual mode is a beast. You can get really creative and shoot amazing photos. Everything can be set independently like a professional camera: ISO, Shutter Speed, FS, Exposure, Focus. The photos this camera takes ARE NOT like cellphone photos like you said. Again, that's if you know what you're doing.

[FlowJunkie]

Thx for this vid, Gary. For myself, I was looking at this camera for traveling and camping, primarily for its very good zoom - yes, I realize that when you magnify the image a great deal, the quality goes down. But, otherwise, it can be very useful and helpful, e.g., for avoiding bears, mountain lions, and other animals on the path in front of you that you can't quite make out with just your eyes, and for capturing vids and stills of animals, trees, points of interest on bicycle tours, camping trips, etc. I currently own a Canon Powershot SX260 HS which is surprisingly still a very good camera, and captures decent video AND sound, but I'm looking for the superior zoom of the 740SX HS.

[fsong]

This camera has a problem with object focusing when zooming in from far. You need to half-press in order to maintain clear focus. I tried a similar Panasonic ZMC60, and it has the same issue. If you really want better focus when zooming, you need to buy the SX70HS which is much bigger.

[eiphiltower]

Is the lack of Raw a drawback on this camera? Or with enough practice with settings you can get around having to edit photos as much?

[Donnydealsers]

Is this a good camera for traveling and taking photos just through the year like hikes and parties and stuff? And travelling?

[andreas]

Hello if i am a car enthusiast and i want to take pictures and videos of cars, this camera is good or not? And to post the short videos after on Youtube. Thanks

[GentlemenPremiumReview]

I must say it is a great WebLogging-camera with 4K. Did my last video for my channel with the camera. It is a huge update compared to my former videos. Also it is great for quick photos. The size is perfect. I love the cam!

[martinhommel]

Thanks for your review. I think with a camera like this it's important to select the correct style setting for the scene. The biggest selling point is the zoom. You can get sharp images in bright conditions and low ISO. The biggest draw back is the absence of raw shooting

[elina]

is Canon PowerShot SX740 or Sony DSC-WX300 Point & Shoot Camera better

[Surfdrönarhenke]

That ZOOM though!? thats insane! i can use it as binoculars it seems! daamn!

[pbower]

The way I like the images straight from the camera on the left side a lot more than the edited photos on the right 😅

[romeorich]

Hi I want a small digital camera I’m not a photographer just want a good camera is this perfect ?

[lauraslanesvanandphototravels]

So, I'm new to using digital cameras, I'm fairly new to photography...been doing it for about a year and a half. I was given this and one other camera for free. I'm just watching some videos trying to figure out all the in's and out's of using these...from what I'm hearing and seeing here in the comments, I guess using this camera is kinda useless if I already am used to using my smartphone if I'm not going to get more quality...I really thought the zoom would be a reason to use it? Is the zoom not any better than a smartphone camera? I have a brand new phone that seems to have a pretty good camera in it.

[JohnRichards-fgvf]

What is the rear screen like in bright light? I have a Sony compact camera and it is completely unusable in bright sun light because you cannot see anything on the screen to see what you are pointing at. Also wht is it like for Macro / closeup which is what I am primarily wanting it for - wildlife plants /insects etc.

[ajh]

I shoot with a Nikon D500 and with the Canon SX740HS. Photography only. Cannot comment on video capabilities or quality. For a point and shoot camera with an amazing zoom range. Quite happy with the results in most shooting situations.

[wheresallthezombies]

Will this work for a beginner? Both photography and video? I started doing instagram music stuff as a hobby and just looking for something to use instead of my phone. Thanks!

[JoeyBeez]

This camera is nearly impossible to find. Where is everyone getting it from?

[MisterGames]

Can i use it as a webcam? Can i record live into OBS?

[TravelesterAbhi]

As of your point of view you recommended to buy Sony zv e10 for higher quality photo and video . And for super zoom?

[matthewgonzalez]

Help!! My girlfriend is super dead set on this camera. Is there anything within a similar price range that’s better in terms of photo quality?