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Predecessor: |
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Canon SX730 HS
SX730 HS vs SX740 HS
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DSC-TX1 |
SX740 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$379.99 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
$302.99 |
$447.49 |
Date Available: |
2009-09-01 |
2018-08-20 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
5.0 oz
(142 g)
includes batteries
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10.5 oz
(299 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.6 in.
(94 x
58 x
17 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: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.4 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.62 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
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: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 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 (Exif v2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 |
MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 4 aspheric, 1 prism |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
35 -
140mm
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24 -
960mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.2 -
24.7mm
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4.3 -
172mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
40.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.6 (tele) - ?? |
f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 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: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF |
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: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
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: |
230,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto (100-1600), ISO 100-3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, Two Push Set, Underwater1/2 |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Custom, WB Correction |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1250 - 2 sec |
1/3200 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
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: |
Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Backlight, Backlight Porttait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait , Close Focus |
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 or 10 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, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: Approx.0.08- Approx.3.0m (0.26 |
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: |
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1/2000s |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 |
MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
11.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector |
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): |
1.37 |
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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): |
Unlimited |
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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? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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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): |
0.54 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.63 seconds |
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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): |
0.75 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.1 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
250 shots |
265 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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60 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BD1 |
Proprietary NB-13L |
Usable Battery Types: |
InfoLithium rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 InfoLithium 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: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2, Mac OSX v(10.3-10.5) |
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Notes & Features: |
Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 3" touch screen LCD, Sweep Panorama mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, Face and Motion Detection, HD movie (720p), High speed shoot. Available in silver, gray, pink, and blue. |
Available in black or silver. |