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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-TX5 |
SX740 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$349.00 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
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$447.49 |
Date Available: |
2010-03-30 |
2018-08-20 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
5.0 oz
(143 g)
includes batteries
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10.5 oz
(299 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.7 in.
(94 x
57 x
18 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: |
10.2 |
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 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 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 (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, 6 aspheric, 1 prism |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
100mm
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24 -
960mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.4 -
17.7mm
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4.3 -
172mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
40.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) |
f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
8 cm to Infinity
3.1 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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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: |
2x Precision, Up to 22x Smart Zoom |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: 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: |
8.0x |
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, Custom, Underwater1/2 |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Custom, WB Correction |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 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: |
High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Backlight Correction HDR |
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, 10, Portrait1/2 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: 0.08 - 2.9m / 0.26 - 9.51 ft (W), 0.5 - 2.4m / 1.64 - 7.87 ft (T) |
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 |
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: |
45.0 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-terminal (AV(SD/HD Component)/USB/DCIN) |
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): |
1.75 |
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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? |
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): |
0.31 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.61 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): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.5 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-BN1 |
Proprietary NB-13L |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 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: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC) |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.4+ |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, Component HD Output, Intelligent Sweep Panorama. Waterproof to 3.0m / 10 ft (1 hour), Dustproof, Shockproof (1.5m / 5 ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F). Available in silver, black, pink, green and red. |
Available in black or silver. |