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Predecessor: |
Olympus E-PL8
E-PL8 vs E-PL9
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Canon SX730 HS
SX730 HS vs SX740 HS
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Successor: |
Olympus E-PL10
E-PL9 vs E-PL10
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Model Number: |
E-PL9 |
SX740 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
$699.99 |
$447.49 |
Date Available: |
2018-04-05 |
2018-08-20 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
16.7 oz
(473 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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10.5 oz
(299 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.5 in.
(117 x
68 x
39 mm)
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4.3 x
2.5 x
1.6 in.
(110 x
64 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.75 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400
(7.7 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 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) |
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, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
8.6 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (120p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
n/a |
Lens: |
Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
960mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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4.3 -
172mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
40.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 -
50 cm
0.4 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
37.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121 points / All target, Group target (9 areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small); Eye detection with left/right/nearest priority |
Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
AUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom, Kelvin |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Custom, WB Correction |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
1/3200 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (center) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Fireworks, Light Trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach and Snow, Backlight HDR, Candle, Silent mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus); Live Composite, Live Bulb, Panorama, Silent, Multiple Exposure, AE bracketing, HDR Backlight, Keystone Compensation; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Key Line, Water colour, Partial Colour (18 colors selectable), Vintage, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key). |
Creative Shot, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Self-Portrait, Smooth Skin, Handheld Night Scene, Food, Sports, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Time-lapse Movie |
Self Timer: |
2, 12, custom seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off |
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.4 m /
17.7 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
GN=7.6m (ISO 200) |
Auto ISO: 1.6 - 16.4 ft. (W), 6.6 - 8.2 ft. (T) / (50cm - 5.0m (W), 2.0m - 2.5m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/2000s |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
Yes |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wi-Fi or Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 |
Via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port |
Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
8.6 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
8.6 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
14 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
350 shots |
265 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
80 minutes
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60 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLS-50 |
Proprietary NB-13L |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Available in black, brown or white. |
Available in black or silver. |