- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SX730 HS Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon SX720 HS
SX720 HS vs SX730 HS |
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Successor: |
Canon SX740 HS
SX730 HS vs SX740 HS |
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General | ||
Model Number: | N8 | SX730 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): | N8-00 | |
Camera Format: | Other | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $549.00 | $399.99 |
Street Price: | $399.00 | |
Date Available: | 2010-08-24 | 2017-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
Weight: |
4.8 oz
(135 g)
includes batteries |
10.6 oz
(300 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
2.3 x
4.5 x
0.5 in. (59 x 114 x 13 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (110 x 64 x 40 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 20.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/1.83 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 36.9238mm2 (7.06mm x 5.23mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.77 microns | 1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (25/15/5)
640x480 (30/15/5) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, Real Video 10 | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)) |
Composite Video Out: | No | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Tessar 2.8/28 AF | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | 24 - 960mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.9mm | 4.3 - 172mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 40.00x |
Aperture Range: | Fixed at f/2.8, with ND filter | f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Stills: up to 2x; Video: up to 3x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection with Face Detect | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / OLED | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 691,200 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, Low (ISO 100), Medium (ISO 400), High (ISO 800) | Auto (80-1600), ISO 80-3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Light Bulb, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/5000 - 1/5 sec | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Center-weighted average | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (center) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Automatic, User Defined, Macro, Portrait, Night Shot, Night Portrait, Landscape, Sports. | Creative Shot, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Self-Portrait, Smooth Skin, Sports, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 20 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, On, Off; via Xexon flash tube | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Up to 5m at ISO 800 | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 13.1 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) / (50cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000s | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, Real Video 10 | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | |
Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | |
Connections (extended): | Micro USB connector and charging, Mini HDMI, 3.5mm A/V connector, 2mm Charging connector | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
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? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.9 | |
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): | ||
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): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Internal | Proprietary NB-13L |
Usable Battery Types: | BL-4D Lithium-ion battery | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | Internal BL-4D Lithium-ion battery | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | ||
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black or silver. |