Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-FC100
SX720 HS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 87 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX720 HS
EX-FC100 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FC100
SX720 HS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FC100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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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 |