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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FC100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the EX-FC100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX720 HS matches up against the EX-FC100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX720 HS EX-FC100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-FC100 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX720 HS EX-FC100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS versus the EX-FC100.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and EX-FC100 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and EX-FC100.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to offer more detail having an extra 11.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $379 $300