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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

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Pros

  • is built better and the clear winner in still photography
  • All-purpose metering does a reasonably good job of keeping exposures correct
  • the camera is very quick in operation

Cons

  • not a LONG zoom camera - having only 10X
  • camera you can afford with a 1 inch sensor
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 20.3 Mpx
  • 5184, 3888 px
  • 3.3
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Pros

  • is built better and the clear winner in still photography
  • All-purpose metering does a reasonably good job of keeping exposures correct
  • the camera is very quick in operation
  • It feels reasonably sturdy
  • you reasonable quality with brilliant versatility at a relatively affordable price
  • has optical image stabilization to help keep your shots steady
  • most photos are really great
  • rich in colour and in detail
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • Nice size-weight-price to quality factor

Cons

  • not a LONG zoom camera - having only 10X
  • camera you can afford with a 1 inch sensor
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • lack of a larger sensor
  • not a fully manual bridge
  • Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels
  • flash can only manage a relatively weak 4m range
  • there s no option to change the focus point
  • The buttons are perhaps a little on the small side
  • it s not possible to customise the camera to assign different functions to different buttons
  • There is no optical view finder

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20.3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5184 x 3888 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Effective pixels20.3 Mpx
Max resolution5184 x 3888 px
ProcessorDIGIC 6
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom40.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture3.3
Focal length equiv24 - 960
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Scene
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/3200 sec
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingno
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Scene modes
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight9.74 oz
Width4.33 in
Height2.51 in
Depth1.57 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1250.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Lamp
Supported image file formatsEXIF
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio4:3
Screen dots922000
Touch screenno
ViewfinderNone
Flip-out screenyes
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format systemPAL H
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Video recording limit50.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate29.97 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon - Editorial Reviews (14)

3.7
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Review - Nerd Techy
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Published: 06.05.2017
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Review - Nerd Techy

“The Smartphone Killed the Compact Camera.” We’ve been reading variations of this headline ever since the iPhone 3GS came out. We certainly can’t blame journalists, because it’s not entirely wrong. Sales of compact cameras have definitely declined since our smartphones started shipping with perfectly competent image sensors. But one of the most common misconceptions is that smartphone cameras are better, or even just as good as modern compact cameras. Yes, your brand-new phone probably blows your old digital camera out of the water. Digital imaging technology is improving every year. Last year’s top dog is this year’s entry level. But

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If you're a family on the go and in need of a compact digital camera that captures high-quality stills, Full HD videos, and fits in your pocket, yet retains the reach of a 40x optical zoom lens, keep an eye out for this updated Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. Replacing the outgoing SX720 HS, the SX730 HS boasts

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Published: 15.12.2017
Review: Review: Canon Powershot SX730 HS compact digital camera
4.3

Although I had been using it for several weeks, I had no idea of the price of the Canon Powershot SX730 HS compact digital camera. That’s because Canon,

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Published: 03.07.2017
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3.5

Looking for a Canon PowerShot SX730 HS review? Find out if 20 Megapixels and a 40x lens packed into a slim body make it the best pocket superzoom camera!

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Published: 22.05.2017
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon PowerShot SX730 HS travel-zoom camera offers a massive 40x zoom lens in a slim and compact body. The Canon SX730 also features a 20 megapixel sensor, tilting 3-inch LCD screen, PASM shooting modes, built-in wi-fi/NFC/Bluetooth connectivity and Full HD 60p movies. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX730 HS review now...

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS 2017 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts
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Published: 26.05.2017
2017 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts

Not everyone wants to pay a premium for a long zoom camera. Thankfully, there are many reasonably priced cameras available, though they won't offer the same image quality as enthusiast models. In this updated roundup we look at big zoom cameras with more consumer-friendly price tags.

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Published: 14.07.2020
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4.4

If you’re in the market for a compact camera with a brilliant zoom range and a tilting screen, the Canon Powershot SX730 HS is worth a look. It also comes

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If you're a family on the go and in need of a compact digital camera that captures high-quality stills, Full HD videos, and fits in your pocket, yet retains the reach of a 40x optical zoom lens, keep an eye out for this updated Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. Replacing the outgoing SX720 HS, the SX730 HS boasts

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Published: 22.01.2018
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Point and shoot compact cameras are a dying breed, with smartphones in every pocket there’s hardly a reason to bother any more – unless that is you really need something special.  Like Zoom or better video stabilisation. Over the last week or so I’ve been testing the Canon PowerPowershot SX730HS and while it looks small […]

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Published: 06.04.2017
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The 40x Canon SX730 gets a tilting screen and is better connected. See our Canon SX730 review for details!

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Published: 06.04.2017
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2.4

Canon SX730 HS is a 20.3MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3 sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-960 mm F3.3-6.9 lens. Read our SX730 HS review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 26.05.2017
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Published: 01.06.2017
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3.5

Huge zoom in a svelte shell

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4.0

Canon's latest travel zoom, the SX730 HS, features a 40x optical zoom lens and tilting screen. Find out how it performs in our review.

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