Pentax K-3 vs Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      BrandPentaxCanon
      ModelK-3PowerShot SX730 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark II Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
      MSRP$1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body$399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels23.35 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      ProcessorPRIME IIIDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodSuper fine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points27
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 960 mm
      Optical Zoom40x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance2 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.3 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      off
      red-eye
      slow sync
      slow sync + red-eye
      trailing curtain sync
      high speed
      wireless
      manual      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO1216
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.4
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Dimensions131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 3.7"6.3 x 5.75 x 2.7"
      Package Weight3.1 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Battery PackD-LI90LP-E13L
      Battery Life560 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-3 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secondsYes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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