| General | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot G7 X | PowerShot SX740 HS |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | |
| MSRP | $699 | $399 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Advanced Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel | 21.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 125 - 12,800 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 8 |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Other Resolutions | 5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine | Super fine, fine |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Natural White), Shade, Tungsten | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 31 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.3 - 172 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 100 mm | 24 - 960 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4.2x | 40x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 - 2.8 | f/3.3 - 6.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 40 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/3200 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 6.5 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto on slow synchro off | Auto on slow synchro off |
| Flash Range | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Manual, Program | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| DXO | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 556 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.7 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 71 |
| Video | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4/H.264/MPEG-4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | No | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.57") | 110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) | 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.2 x 5.9 x 2.9" | 6.75 x 6 x 4.95" |
| Package Weight | 1.55 lb | 1.5 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-13L | NB-13L |
| Battery Life | 210 shots | 265 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Other | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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