Capture subjects near, far and in-between with the PowerShot SX730 HS digital camera's powerful 40x Optical Zoom. Take shots of epic moments with Zoom Framing Assist when using longer focal lengths, like capturing your friend surfing waves in the distance. There's even an automatic feature to choose the best composition for your subject. Let's not forget about those all-important selfies, too - the new 180° tilt-type screen can face all the way forward to put you in the center of the frame. The Smooth Skin effect, which is now available in all modes, can help enhance your natural features. Share your photos and videos right away with a range of connection options, which now includes versatile built-in Bluetooth®, as well as built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC technology.
Powerful 40x Optical Zoom
Whether the action is happening right in front of you or just out of reach, the 40x Optical Zoom of the PowerShot SX730 HS has you covered. The camera's advanced stabilization technology helps ensure that images and videos can be captured in outstanding quality with Intelligent IS that chooses the stabilization method that matches the shooting conditions.
Zoom Framing Assistant
With Zoom Framing Assist, you can let the camera automatically zoom in or out while following the movement of your subject, helping it to remain in focus and give you the optimum composition.
Sleek, Lightweight and Pocket-size Camera
The overall size of the PowerShot SX730 HS means you can still fit it in a pocket, ready to capture the action whenever it happens. The large grip on the front and back of the camera, along with the textured surface and slip-resistant shape helps make it feel comfortable in your hand.
Built-in Wireless Capability
Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi® technology and the Canon Camera Connect app, with the PowerShot SX730 HS you can transfer photos and videos to and from compatible devices, upload directly to various web services and more. Built-in NFC technology means the camera can connect directly to compatible devices by simply touching the NFC icon on the camera to the device.
Bluetooth® pairing lets you easily connect to and remotely control the PowerShot SX730 HS from compatible smartphones using the free Canon Camera Connect app. You can also establish a direct Wi-Fi® connection to use your compatible phone as a viewfinder, and check and download previously captured photos and videos.
Remote Shooting with the Camera Connect App
Remote shooting using your compatible smart device is easy with built-in Wi-Fi® and the free Canon Camera Connect app or with built-in Bluetooth® connectivity. Your device will show a live image of the camera's capture - ideal for a commemorative group photo, wildlife shots and all kinds of situations. Control the zoom, flash, self-timer and shutter and save images to your camera as usual.
Image Sync Function
In addition to wirelessly transferring photos and videos through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to your computer, you can now view and download them from your compatible smartphone.Take them where you like, when you like, and use your familiar smartphone operations to view and share them.
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Type
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 40x Optical, 4x Digital and 160x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Image Capture Device
Type
20.3 Megapixel*, 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
Total Pixels
Approx. 21.1 Megapixels
Effective Pixels
Approx. 20.3 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length
4.3 (W) - 172.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-960mm)
Optical Zoom
40x
Digital Zoom
Approx. 4x
Focusing Range
Auto: 0.4 in. (1.0cm) - infinity (W), 6.6 ft. (2.0m) - infinity (T)
Normal: 2.0 in. (5.0cm) - infinity (W), 6.6 ft. (2.0m) - infinity (T)
Macro: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft. (1.0-50.0cm) (W)
Autofocus System
TTL Autofocus
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder
Not available
LCD Monitor
3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle (4:3)
LCD Pixels
Approx. 922,000 dots
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture
f/3.3 (W), f/6.9 (T)
Shutter Speed
1 - 1/3200 sec.
15 - 1/3200 sec. (in all shooting modes)
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
Auto: ISO 80-1600
P: ISO 80-3200
Light Metering Method
Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot
Exposure Compensation
Still Images: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Flash
Built-in Flash
Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Flash Range
1.6-13.1 ft. (W), 6.6-6.6 ft. (T) 50.0cm - 4.0m (W), 2.0m-2.0m (T)
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3 increments
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes
P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, High-speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Photo Effects
My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color
Self Timer
Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Custom
Wireless Control
Built-in Wi-Fi™ and NFC
Continuous Shooting
Normal Continuous Shooting in Auto/P modes: Approx. 5.9 shots/sec.
Continuous Shooting in P Continuous AF mode: Approx. 4.6 shots/sec.
Continuous Shooting in Low-light Mode: Approx. 2.3 shots/sec.
Continuous shooting speed may become slower due to the following factors: Tv value, Av value, subject conditions, brightness, shooting with flash, zoom positions, battery level.
Image Storage
Storage Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards
File Format
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible
Image Recording Format
Superfine / Fine
JPEG Compression Mode
Still Image: Exif 2.3 JPEG
Video: MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:
- 16:9 - Large: 5184 x 2912; Medium 1: 3648 x 2048; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360
- 3:2 - Large: 5184 x 3456; Medium 1: 3648 x 2432; Medium 2: 2048 x 1368; Small: 640 x 424
- 4:3 - Large: 5184 x 3888; Medium 1: 3648 x 2736; Medium 2: 2048 x 1536; Medium: 2592 x 1944; Small: 640 x 480
- 1:1 - Large: 3888 x 3888; Medium 1: 2736 x 2736; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480
Videos: Full HD 1920 x 1280: 59.94 fps, 29.97 fps
HD 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
640 x 480: 29.97 fpsPlayback Specifications
Playback Modes File
Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, List/Play Digest Movies, Story Highlights, Protect, Favorites, Erase, Slideshow, Rotate, Album Playback, i-Contrast, Resize, Cropping, Red-Eye Correction, My Colors, Photobook Set-up, Scroll Display, Group Images, Auto Rotate, Resume, Transition Effect
Interfaces
Video Out
HDMI (Type D)
Audio Out
Stereo
Other
Hi-Speed USB (Micro); direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Power Source
Battery Pack NB-13L
Shooting Capacity
Approx. 250 Shots
Approx. 355 Shots in ECO Mode
Video Recording Time (CIPA compliant): Approx. 50 min.
Video Recording Time (Continuous Shooting): Approx. 85 min.
Playback Time
Approx. 5 hours
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature
32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity
10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. / 110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9mm
Weight
10.6 oz. / 300g (CIPA standard)
9.7 oz. / 276g (Body only)