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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot SX730 HS, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on April 6, 2017.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.1 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 0 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E13L

The battery of this camera can last up to 250 shots per charge with the included LP-E13L battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Camera summary

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on July 31, 2018.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon PowerShot SX730 HS, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 21 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NB-13L

The battery of this camera can last up to 265 shots per charge with the included NB-13L battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
AF area
No
No
average
No
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
AKA - -
announced April 6, 2017 July 31, 2018
Body type Compact Compact
brand Canon Canon
msrp $399.00 $479.99
model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Predecessor model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Successor model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

Lense

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.9 fps 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Minimum shutter speed 15 15
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Battery life 250 shots 265 shots
Battery model LP-E13L NB-13L
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm 110 x 64 x 40mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 300 grs 299 grs

Screen

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 922 922
Screen size - -
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution - 21
Sensor size - 1/2.3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC

Viewfinder

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder