Pentax K-7 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-7
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K20D K20D vs K-7	Canon SX720 HS SX720 HS vs SX730 HS
Successor:	Pentax K-5 K-7 vs K-5	Canon SX740 HS SX730 HS vs SX740 HS
General
Model Number:	K-7	SX730 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1299.95	$399.99
Street Price:		$399.00
Date Available:	2009-07-15	2017-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	26.7 oz (758 g) includes batteries	10.6 oz (300 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (130 x 97 x 74 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:	14.6	20.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.07 microns	1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	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:	61
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	536
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)	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 (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.2	5.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 1536x1024 (30) 640x416 (30)	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 960mm
Focal Length (actual):		4.3 - 172mm
Zoom Ratio:		40.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		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:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)	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
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	32.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)	Auto (80-1600), ISO 80-3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Light Bulb, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/3200 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	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:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie	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 or 12 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless	Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	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:	1/180	1/2000s
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired or IR	Via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	DC input, wired remote, external stereo mic jack	Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	13
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):	5.2	5.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	20
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):	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.075 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.15 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Phase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 seconds Contrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 seconds Prefocused: 0.405 second
Startup Time:	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:		50 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary NB-13L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	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:	CD-ROM S-SW74/75
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction, High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode, HD Movie capture (1280x720, 1536x1024, 640x416 all at 30 frames per second), HDMI output, magnesium alloy body.	Available in black or silver.