The Full Official Specifications for the Upcoming Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Craig Blair
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Nokishita has posted an official Canon PDF showing the full specifications for the upcoming Canon PowerShot SX740 HS.

It would seem pretty obvious an announcement is just around the corner, but it looks like it will be announced on its own as the rest of the Photokina announcements will happen in late August or early September.

Full Specifications after the break.

IMAGE SENSOR
Type1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective PixelsApprox. 20.3M [14]
Total PixelsApprox. 21.1M
Aspect Ratio/Colour
Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
TypeDIGIC 8
LENS
Focal Length4.3 – 172.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 960 mm)
ZoomOptical 40x ZoomPlus 80x

Digital approx. 4.0x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x [1])

Combined approx. 160x

Maximum f/numberf/3.3 – f/6.9
Construction13 elements in 11 groups (1 Hi-UD lens, 3 UD lenses, 2 double-sided aspherical lenses, 1 single-sided

aspherical lens)

Image StabilisationYes (lens shift-type), Approx. 3.5-stop [13]. Intelligent IS with Dual Sensing IS plus 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
FOCUSING
TypeTTL
AF System/ PointsFace & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, Zone, 1-point, Center
AF ModesOne Shot, Servo, Continuous
AF Point Selection
AF Lock
AF Assist BeamYes
AF Lock/AF Assist Beam
Manual FocusYes, plus MF Peaking
Focus Bracketing
Closest Focusing Distance1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modesEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
AE LockYes
Exposure Compensation+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
AEB
Exposure Compensation / AEB
ISO sensitivity100-3200 in 1 stop increments
SHUTTER
Speed15 – 1/3200 s
WHITE BALANCE
Type
SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom.
COLOUR MATRIX
Type
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder
Viewfinder / Coverage
Dioptre Correction
Eyepoint / Dioptre Correction
LCD MONITOR
Monitor7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD (TFT), approx. 922,000 dots
CoverageApprox. 100%
Monitor / Coverage
BrightnessAdjustable to one of five levels
FLASH
ModesAuto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
X-Sync SpeedYes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye ReductionYes
Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Flash Exposure LockYes
Manual Power Adjustment3 levels with internal flash
Second Curtain Synchronisation
Built-in Flash Range50 cm – 5.0 m (W) / 2m – 2.5 m (T)
External Flash
SHOOTING
ModesSmart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Program AE, Shutter priority AE,

Aperture priority AE, Manual, Sports, SCN

Modes in Movie
Photo Effects
Drive modesSingle, High-speed continuous, low-speed continuous
Continuous ShootingMax: One Shot AF approx 10fps, Servo AF approx 7.4fps
Intervalometer
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size4:3 – (L) 5184 x 3888, (M) 3648 x 2736, (S) 2432 x 1824

16:9 – (L) 5184 x 2912, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S) 2432 x 1368

3:2 – (L) 5184 x 3456, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S) 2432 x 1616

1:1 – (L) 3888 x 3888, (M) 2736 x 2736, (S) 1824 x 1824

Resize option available in playback

CompressionFine, Normal
Movies(4K) 3840 x 2160, 29.97/25 fps (Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94/50/29.97/25 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 59.94/50 fps
Movie LengthUp to 29 min 59 s [7]
FILE TYPES
Still Image TypeJPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system 2.0, Digital Print

Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant

MoviesMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4

AAC-LC (stereo)]

GPS Log
Sound Files
DIRECT PRINT
Canon PrintersCanon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridgeYes (via USB or Wireless LAN)

 

OTHER FEATURES
GPSGPS via Mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
Red-Eye CorrectionYes, during shooting and playback
My Camera / My Menu
My Category
Sound Memo
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
HistogramYes, during playback
Playback zoomApprox. 2x – 10x
Self TimerApprox. 2, 10 s or Custom
Menu LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
INTERFACE
ComputerHi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible)
OtherHDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
Computer/OtherWi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only) [11]
MEMORY CARD
TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-1 Speed Class 3 compatible)
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & MacintoshWindows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 [18]

Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11

For Wi-Fi connection to a PC: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1

Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10

For Image Transfer Utility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1

Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11

SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing
OtherImage Transfer Utility

Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices

Drivers
Image Manipulation
POWER SOURCE
BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)
Battery lifeApprox. 265 shots

Eco Mode: Approx. 370 shots Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min

A/C Power SupplyCharging via USB available with Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E [17] or other typical USB charging methods
ACCESSORIES
Cases / Straps
Waterproof / Weatherproof Case
Soft Case / Waterproof CasePU Leather softcase DCC-2400 Black
Lenses
Flash
Remote Controller/ Switch
Power Supply & Battery ChargersCompact Power Adapter CA-DC30E Battery Charger CB-2LHE

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L

OtherInterface cable IFC-600PCU
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9 mm
WeightApprox. 299 g (including battery and memory card)
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice.
[1]Depending on the image size selected.
[2]Not all functions of the flash are supported.
[3]Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
[4]Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
[5]0 – 35 °C when NB4-300 is used.
[6]Some settings limit availability.
[7]The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or

above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.

[8]The shock resistant testing methods are unique to this product and do not guarantee against damage or malfunction of the product.
[9]Complies with the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association of the U.S.) 0183
[10]GPS use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Use of GPS should comply with the laws and regulations of the country and area in which it is being

operated including any restriction on the use of electronics.

[11]Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon-

europe.com/wirelesscompacts

[12]Sustained continuous shooting function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS Speed Class 1 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending

on shooting subject.

[13]Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.
[14]Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
[15]ISO sensitivity denotes Recommended Exposure Index
[16]Auto ND Filter not available in Movie Mode.
[17]Charging via USB requires Interface Cable IFC-600PCU (Sold separately) or similar cable with USB Micro-B to USB type-A connectors. Charging time varies depending

on the remaining battery power.

[18]Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only
[20]Sustained continuous shooting speed is tested based on Canon's testing standard. Function requires compatible SDHC/SDXC UHS-1 Speed Class 3 memory card, total number of frames captured varies depending on shooting subject, settings and

brand of memory card

[21]Equipped with Bluetooth® low energy technology. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth
[22]Bluetooth connection requires smart device to be equipped with Bluetooth version

4.0 (or later). Also requires smart device to be using operating system iOS 8.4 (or later) or Android 5.0 (or later) as well as latest version of Camera Connect app installed

[23]Not compatible with following PictBridge compatible SELPHY CP200/ CP220/ CP300/ CP330/ CP400/ CP500/ CP600/ ES1

 

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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