Thanks. This was very helpful and as a new owner of the 740HS, this confirmed that I have the right camera for my need which is mainly to have something small with a really great zoom. I rarely take video and simply want to be sure when I have a photo opportunity while on a hike, snowshoe, or bike ride, I will be able to get a decent shot. Again, thanks for taking the time for this good and thorough overview.
@nutzach232 жыл бұрын
I’m only 5 minutes into this review and it’s already way better than the other reviews I seen for this camera. The other reviews are all about blogging so thanks for this
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it, Zach!
@ajh51244 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this camera. I own it and find picture quality to be capable of producing excellent images. The macro shots are awesome.
@leonnobles5453 жыл бұрын
Sx740hs is so good, I had to buy tow of them. One for each hand.
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Double the camera. Double the zoom.
@SugarMapleForge2 жыл бұрын
I really love your point of view on cell phone vs camera photography. Very interesting the way you put it.
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that!
@nicodeamous1114 ай бұрын
Excellent review. You really go into a lot of detail which you explain clearly and in a manner that makes the whole subject interesting. You obviously know what you are talking about and I have now ordered this camera based on your review. I already have a good smartphone and an old DSLR and was disappointed when I compared the quality between the two. This made me realise that I needed something more modern to replace my DSLR but I cannot justify the cost of a new DSLR and lenses so, welcome to the point and shoot with a massive zoom. I figure that, for what I use it for, it will be better than a smartphone and something that I will enjoy using. Thank you again
@itsjohnzamora3 ай бұрын
Thanks for such a kind comment!! 😁 It has its warts, but it's such a fun camera to use, which is really what it's all about
@raphprobably4 жыл бұрын
I just ran into your video by happen chance and this video was exactly what I’ve been looking for! Great review, thanks man! I think you hit the nail right on the head when you mentioned that a point and shoot is the budget gateway into traditional cameras. Instead of buying a flagship phone this year, I went with getting the iPhone SE and wanted to start getting into better picture and videos so I picked up this SX740HS a few weeks ago. Figured I can get my feet wet with something and judge to see if I can to further this itch or not. After I got it though, I started to feel that buyer’s remorse because I felt like my pictures and videos just weren’t coming out as crisp or clean as my iPhone was getting. So I figure I must need a better understanding of the settings on the camera. Running into this video and your field testing video today was such an eye opener to how naive I am to all of this. I’ve watched a handful of videos on defining the common terms, but still have trouble applying any of that once I start taking pictures. But just seeing the output you’re getting in your field test, I know the camera I got is still a good choice, I just need to get better.
@itsjohnzamora4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support! I think the key advantage you're going to have is the zoom on your Canon that the iPhone doesn't have. The wider shots will be what the iPhone is great at, and may even look better than the Canon straight out of the camera because of the edits the iPhone automatically makes to the photo after you shoot it to make it pop. The photos you snap with you Canon will hold up to editing better than your iPhone will, however, and I'd definitely recommend trying out some photo editing if you haven't already. Adobe Lightroom CC is what I used for those shots, and is free on mobile devices 👍
@bigpoppapump40603 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@nickthinkpainting19783 жыл бұрын
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@sofiasamayoa51523 жыл бұрын
Best review and I've seen many! Thanks for talking about photo shots and not only blogging, that's all the other reviews are doing and not giving any info about how is the performance for stills. All the info I need it to make a decision. Great job!
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Sofía! I'm happy to be able to help!
@marksloan44522 жыл бұрын
The microphone is actually the longer front bit with the grill. Underneath the grill the mics are about 2 cm apart. The 3 holes to the rear are the speaker. Excellent review though, thanks.
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Ahh gotcha. Thanks for that! 👍
@chickenjoyce53424 жыл бұрын
There’s something about the way you talk reminds me of Mark Ruffalo... and that’s a compliment I like Mark Ruffalo. Anyway, awesome video! 👏
@itsjohnzamora4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the compliment! 🙏
@tommydiquasi14244 жыл бұрын
I think because you don't open your mouth all the way when trying to enunciate words properly.
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
@@tommydiquasi1424 Haha, I'm not super familiar with Mark Ruffalo but I do know that I have that problem
@JamesIvanКүн бұрын
Hi! Do you still recommend this point and shoot camera in 2024?
@jamesTWisco Жыл бұрын
You are a smart guy! Great video and very informative. I never really understood trigonometry so you get an extra thumbs up for that.
@itsjohnzamora Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate such a nice comment, Jim! 🙂
@guanacoyyz96463 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’m a beginner in photo and even though I have a iPhone 12 Pro I wanted the canon for vloging and long zooms... I ordered it last night and can’t wait to receive it.
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
It pairs well with smartphone cameras! You may prefer the iPhone when it comes to wider shots but the zoom lens really adds to what you're able to capture
@freddievasquez19593 жыл бұрын
I just bought one last night I was skeptical but now I feel better. I just want to up my Instagram game
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
It can definitely give you more versatility than a cell phone 👍
@user-ge7kc5gw4t7 ай бұрын
Great review. As a new owner who bought it for mainly stills when travelling I think it will more than suit my purpose.
@itsjohnzamora7 ай бұрын
It's got a pretty impressive zoom for sure!
@michaelflinn7784Ай бұрын
Hey cutie, this was so well explained
@Replika232 жыл бұрын
1080 60fps is a very decent video for vlogging!
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely it is!
@sarahbokusky37194 жыл бұрын
Great review! Very thorough!
@itsjohnzamora4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@Jason337843 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a refurb from Canon to complement my Pixel 4 XL when I'm out walking. Looking forward to trying out the zoom
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
It will give you a lot more versatility for sure! 👍
@Sunshine236282 жыл бұрын
Hello ! I saw your review because I'm a big fan of this camera. I have the 720 model that didn't have a flip-up screen and you don't know how much I love this camera. Now I want to buy just this model with a screen to be able to record myself. I love this camera very much and it has been, I think, the most important of the ones I have bought. Maybe it doesn't have a microphone input, maybe you can't put glasses on it, maybe it records ugly at night, but with a good light it could be fixed. I may not have depth of field either, but that camera is super powerful. The why? It records super sharp, it has beautiful colors and the zoom it has is impressive. I have a Nikon dsrl camera and if I can do depth of field, if it has a much larger and clearer sensor, if it is very sharp, it records 4k and also cuts, but with a tripod from a distance it is solved. But for how small that camera is, that it has that zoom, that sharpness and those colors, there is no camera that size that can beat it. I work in the press and it has made much of my work much easier than if I carried a super heavy dsrl camera, having to manually focus and change lenses. My philosophy regarding cameras is to look for a specific function for which each type of camera can serve you. And I have tried to have different cameras to use them, depending on the situation that each one can serve you. I also have a canon camcorder that has a lot of zoom and may not be as sharp as the canon powershot, but it has other features that you can use it for.
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! For the price and also for the size it still packs a punch. The best camera is the one you have on you, and this is an easy one to always have on you 👍
@RackFocusProductions12262 жыл бұрын
this is a really good review...love this camera.
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Johnny! Not a bad camera
@kittycloudz8133 жыл бұрын
Great review
@ag1805x3 жыл бұрын
Is it still worth buying the Canon PowerShot SX740HS or are there any better camera in the same budget?
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
I don't think the SX740HS is worth the full price of $400. For that budget, I would recommend spending a tiny bit more for an entry-level mirrorless camera like the Sony a5100, Sony a6000, Canon M50, or even older point-and-shoot models of the Sony rx100 or Canon g7x if you can snag a good discount on one of those. The situation where this camera shines is that I do think it's your best option for a long zoom lens at this budget. If you don't see yourself using the zoom often, there are other options out there that will have better image quality and that are more dynamic 👍
@ErikaCerese3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks☺
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
@nilamkshire3 жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful John, Thanks! Especially because I saw many other videos for this specific camera which seemed to diss it :P (to me it seems quite affordable on amazon right now and much less complicated since I haven't owned or used dslr/mirrorless cameras). My question is for someone wanting to shoot videos of themselves - the way you are doing right now, is it a good option for a beginner or would I be better off with my cellphone and a small tripod? To me it seems 180 degree flip LCD screen will prove very useful for shooting on your own. Share your thoughts if possible. Thanks again!
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Nilam, I'm so glad it helped! For a sit-down video, it will definitely get the job done, but I'm not positive that it will be considerably better than a cell phone at getting that specific shot. In my opinion, the point and shoot shines in being able to do a lot of different things, it just doesn't do any one thing particularly well. So if you're shooting video and/or photos where you need some wide shots accompanied by some telephoto shots, that's where this camera will be miles ahead of a cell phone. Its versatility is what you're paying for 👍
@nilamkshire3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that makes a lot of sense :) I guess it would be better to consider this when we can restart traveling more. Thanks a lot for your help! 🙋🏽♀️😊 Checked out a few more videos from your channel, they look great, keep going 👍🏽
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
@@nilamkshire Thank you very much!!
@stievodevivo3 жыл бұрын
Hi, great review man ... I’m using iPhone 12 Pro Max and from years I’m waiting that iPhones will have periscope zoom camera like Samsung and other brands have... sometimes at music festival or film studio I’m to far away from subject and can’t get close enough to get good picture ... the canon have 40x zoom that’s come in handy such situations . Also another thing I don’t like to take pictures with smartphone is distraction of messages or incoming phone calls while shooting or recording video .... okay I know you can put your phone in don’t disturb mode but of a caller call me twice less in a minute then the call comes through .... and the 3th reason is of you shoot all day with your mobile phone pictures and videos your battery dies much quicker... okey you have solutions like carry a powerbank with you Of course but ... you I’m serious thinking to get myself the canon sx740hs the only thing I’m afraid of nowadays I see barely people using compact cameras anymore so of I’m on streets with the canon I will feel me a idiot using compact camera because maybe compact cameras are old and outdated gadgets ... The big advantages are super zoom, long batterylife, compact point and shoot, and you can even record some video with it so , and no disturbing of apps of your smartphone while shooting ... hope you can give me good advice that I can make good decision thank you for your time .
@nilamkshire3 жыл бұрын
@@stievodevivo hey I did buy this camera and I love it! I don't use an iPhone so don't know how it would fair against it but the zoom is fantastic, that breaks lot of boundaries in terms of what pictures you can take and cannot take (I didn't realise this as much before buying it) Colours are beautiful, even more so in the natural light. The selfies are fine, not too better than my regular phone. I had the same concerns that you know, no one buys these cameras these days but honestly whoever has seen me with it was really curious about which one it is especially because of how compact it looks over the heavyweights one they have. I don't know how well it would fair against a dslr or mirrorless... I'm sure they perform much better but from someone who hasn't used either I simply loved it. And for walking around on the streets and taking pictures, I feel it's a very good choice (easily fits into a sling bag or even your pockets if you're wearing baggy pants). The mic is okayish though wasn't too impressed.
@nickthinkpainting19783 жыл бұрын
Great review so in other words smartphone takes much better pictures.
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Unless you're using the long zoom, it won't be too much different from a cell phone in my opinion
@jchai13432 жыл бұрын
Great information!
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KyraDanyelle3 жыл бұрын
idk if you mentioned this, but what's the best setting to remove the smooth type look for this camera and to make it look much better?
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
I believe there's a menu setting for stabilization that you can switch on and off 👍
@dianeandrews4115 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video
@itsjohnzamora Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@SainzPatrol6 ай бұрын
Hi John, the sound of taking the photo, is it possible to mute?
@judesantillan5 ай бұрын
hi how to pause a button when recording a video
@4-WHEEL-DRIVE4 жыл бұрын
the 40x zoom is much better than any phone
@itsjohnzamora4 жыл бұрын
Yes, because that zoom is 100% optical where on phones most of the zoom is digital
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Nope! There is an option to add digital zoom, which does decrease quality, but everything I did in this video is optical so the quality stays the same 👍
@nomore84413 жыл бұрын
I've been using my phone for over a year to take photos and all i really want at the moment is a point and shoot camera. I understand its not like DSLR by any stretch but im not looking for anything huge at the moment Also over here the Sony is Like £120 - 150 more than this
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Gotcha! It's got a slightly bigger sensor than a cell phone, which means a little better low light performance (though neither are good options in low light) With this camera the biggest upgrade you'll get is that long zoom lens which will give you more versatility in the shots you're able to take while at the same time being small enough to take with you almost everywhere. Another positive I've found with this is being able to take it to events where "proper" cameras are not allowed and still being able to use it to get decent shots 👍
@nomore84413 жыл бұрын
@@itsjohnzamora yeah I'm looking for a good zoom lens, and i will be using it as a travel camera as i go around places alot getting photos of places etc. Anyway thanks and great review
@shireenmir58583 жыл бұрын
Can I attach external mic with usb ???
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there's no way to do this that I know of
@UltimateVictory882 жыл бұрын
What microphone would you recommend to use with his camera? Is there a microphone that can be used with this camera via bluetooth or USB cable?
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, there isn't a way to connect an external mic to this camera
@Kkmediaworks3 жыл бұрын
Should i avoid buying this camera only because of 4k crop factor?How will it effect the video?pls tell
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
The crop factor is fine if you don't need a wide shot, but the standard 1080p isn't very wide as it is so it makes wide shots in 4k impossible. I shot about 95% of my footage in 1080p because it was much more versatile
@sandhirsewmungal4 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks for a great video review on the Canon SX740. I currently have a SX720. The reason why I bought a camera is because of the zoom and if I use my phone all the time for photos and videos the battery dies way quicker than a camera. I feel the camera still does a better job. I am looking at a newer camera especially with a flip up screen that is small and compact too. After seeing this review I feel the SX740 might be perfect for me (After all I am not a professional when it comes to photography and all it's features.) I just want something that can get the job done. I just hope it could work well for me if I do start vlogging eventually... Thanks again for such a detailed review on this camera, would you be able to recommend any other Canon Camera's that are similiar or better that I should look at? (As long as it's a easy to use and carry camera). Regards Sandhir from South Africa
@itsjohnzamora4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandhir! I completely agree; the point and shoot is a much better option than a phone in most situations, and just as easy to bring along. The SX740 really shines in photography, and the on board mic is fine unless you're outside with a lot of wind or in a noisy area. It doesn't have an option to attach an external mic, so you're stuck with the one it comes with, which is its biggest weakness in terms of vlogging. I see lots of vloggers using the Canon g7x, which doesn't have the same zoom but has a wider aperture to help give a nice blurry background if you're vlogging or snapping portraits. I currently can't justify spending that much on a point and shoot however, so what I use to vlog is the Sony a6000/6100 mirrorless camera. It's bigger than a point and shoot, but the video quality is so much better for a comparable price. I hope this helps! 👍
@jerryjohnson14634 жыл бұрын
Can you get clean hdmi out?
@itsjohnzamora4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not
@freespiritsolo99983 жыл бұрын
I am bummed as I sold my A6000 and zoom because I bought the iPhone 11 PRO and it has a great camera and wanted to simplify my life as I take photos in nature, travel, and hiking and want to fit in my waist pack. but I became sensitive to Radiation in 11 PRO as it has double radiation. I got a temporary flip phone to use as I have to sell it. and don't know what else to get with less radiation yet. I got this cannon sx470 at Best Buy on a whim to take photos of fall leaves. I could possibly Keep the 11 PRO just for the camera but if this is as good then I will keep this. What are your thoughts? I have all MAC APPLE PRODUCTS and also concerned about transferring photos and videos into my mac air. please let me know about that as well. Thank you ML aka Free Spirit Solo
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Darn, that's a bummer! The 11 pro has a great camera, and might even beat this Canon at wider focal lengths. What this one has going for it is the zoom lens at such a great price point. However, if you're only using the iPhone for it's camera I think you could purchase a better one with the money you'd get for selling the phone
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Also as far as syncing, Canon products should have no problem transferring data to Apple products 👍
@itsmeshania91842 жыл бұрын
This or the Sony a5000 for recording?
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
A5000 will by far be more dynamic. Plus it has much more room for upgrades
@influencer80062 жыл бұрын
why not show the flip up screen
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Probably just spaced it! That's a good point 👍
@Yoko.Kurama2 жыл бұрын
Does this have manual controls when shooting video?
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the video is almost completely automatic
@meilain30052 жыл бұрын
This or lumix tz90?
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
I think the Lumix definitely has a lot of advantages over this camera. It has a viewfinder, a touch screen, and can take RAW photos, which the Canon cannot do. I haven't used the TZ90, but on paper it looks like it could be a better option
@alfellohdezglez9933 жыл бұрын
camera sensor cleaning ???
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't meant to be taken apart to clean the sensor unfortunately
@navarrotroutman2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I need your help. I recently purchased this camera for my trip to Hawaii. and there is a feature where the camera will record and take a snapshot picture at the end. It composed all the clips into one movie. Idk how I did it. And no one seems to know how to do it. I will pay you to help me figure out this feature. Please.
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I don't quite remember how to get to it, but I do remember those features. You're looking for the Video Snapshot feature as well as the 4k Frame Grab feature
@itsjohnzamora2 жыл бұрын
They could possibly be in the menu as you're playing back your footage
@navarrotroutman2 жыл бұрын
@@itsjohnzamora im going to try and upload it and send it to you its hard to explain lol
It wasn't made for live streaming, so I think the only way to make it work is with a capture card. It doesn't have a clean output, meaning you'll just see whatever is on the LCD screen on the stream
@robertomoreno55263 жыл бұрын
Has Amazon sold this camera but a fake one.
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Not that I know of
@twchan93523 жыл бұрын
I used this camera one year the LCD screen had stop working! The warrenty expired no where to repair the stuff.
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
That's a bummer!! Definitely a huge drawback of point and shoots; they're near impossible to repair
@vj_great5513 жыл бұрын
I found image quality to be poor like smartphones from 10 years ago. Or do I have faulty device
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
If you're shooting in low light, that may be the case. Outdoors, especially with the zoom, it should be outperforming a phone
@317peppermint4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I need to check mine out. I got it a year and a half ago. Like everybody else, to take better pictures than with my phone. But I got disappointed right after buying it cause I couldn’t ans till can’t figure out how to take nice pictures. Most of the one I take are blurry. I wanted to sell it but now that I’ve watched your videos I’m gonna give it one last try
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're giving it another try! I think that a lot of newer phone cameras can outperform this one, but as far as the zoom lens this camera is still the best bang for your buck!
@ikirizki91853 жыл бұрын
I think this camera is really good for making video or zooming. But for produce bokeh, low light or taking photography, it's not really that special I guess 🤔 because I noticed that the sensor size is 1/2.3", that's equal with most of today's smartphones or action cameras.
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. If you're outdoors and need a long zoom, this camera is great for the price. Besides that, I'd say it's average at best in other areas.
@tulokapiklo3 жыл бұрын
This or sony dsc w800?
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
Personally I usually prefer Sony for their autofocus, but I chose this camera over the dsc w800 because the color and image quality seemed to be better
@tlk0216 Жыл бұрын
Where is the review get on with it man..damn
@itsjohnzamora Жыл бұрын
Well now I'm going to wait even longer
@nutritionandhealthmanageme47103 жыл бұрын
would this work with the SX740 HS ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZa1eq2pq9Oiq6M
@itsjohnzamora3 жыл бұрын
I've never tried, but to my understanding the SX740HS doesn't support any microphones through USB unfortunately