Pentax Q vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 125 - 6400

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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 Q
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon SX720 HS SX720 HS vs SX730 HS
Successor:	Pentax Q10 Q vs Q10	Canon SX740 HS SX730 HS vs SX740 HS
General
Model Number:	Q	SX730 HS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$749.95	$399.99
Street Price:	$695.00	$399.00
Date Available:	2011-09-30	2017-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.5 oz (241 g) includes batteries, kit lens	10.6 oz (300 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 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:	12.4	20.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.54 microns	1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	5.5x	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:	47
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	189
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)	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 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.3	5.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound	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:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax Q	n/a
Lens:	01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF]	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	47mm	24 - 960mm
Focal Length (actual):	8.5mm	4.3 - 172mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x	40.00x
Aperture Range:	f/1.9 - f/8.0	f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	40.5mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center	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:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 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:	16.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	125	80
ISO Settings:	Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps	Auto (80-1600), ISO 80-3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE	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:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-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:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum	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 10 seconds	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft	Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200.	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:	1/2000	1/2000s
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit DNG RAW
Movie File Format:	MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound	MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	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:	Optional IR	Via Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	HDMI out (Type D, Micro)	Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.39
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.72
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	3
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):	5.3	5.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	6
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):	0.71 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.274 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.16 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.082 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s
Startup Time:	3.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	230 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:		50 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI68	Proprietary NB-13L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI68 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:	Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white.	Available in black or silver.