Olympus 740 Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus Stylus 740
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	740
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$349.99
Street Price:	$223.45
Date Available:	2006-09-30
Tripod Mount:	No
Weight:	4.0 oz (114 g)
Size:	3.8 x 2.1 x 1.0 in. (96 x 54 x 24 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	7.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.01 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (15.00) 320x240 (0.00) 160x120 ()
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Olympus lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	36 - 180mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.4 - 32mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.0 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	70 cm to Infinity 27.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	5.6x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	CCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	215,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Museum, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach & Snow, Under Water Wide1 / 2 / Macro
Self Timer:	12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 12.5ft. (3.8m), Tele: 8.9ft. (2.7m)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	xD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Included Memory:	17.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.48
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.71 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.102 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LI-42B
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master software
OS Compatibility:	Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP; MacOS X 10.2 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: