Canon PowerShot SX740 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      BrandCanonRicoh
      ModelPowerShot SX740 HSWG-30W
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
      MSRP$399$299/£259
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel16.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200125 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      ProcessorDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineBest, better, good
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Natural White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Focal Length4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 960 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom40x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.9f/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps1.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      flash off
      flash on
      auto + redeye
      Flash Range5.00 m3.90 m Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Manual, Program
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.75 x 6 x 4.95"7 x 5.7 x 3.3"
      Package Weight1.5 lb1.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Battery PackNB-13LD-LI92
      Battery Life265 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage68 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh WG-30W
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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