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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 6 years after the EX-FC150 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS scores against the EX-FC150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX720 HS EX-FC150 
LaunchedFebruary 2016November 2009More modern by 77 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-FC150 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX720 HS EX-FC150 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC150 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the EX-FC150.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and EX-FC150 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and EX-FC150.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
30
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
67
lighter than competition (270 grams)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
35
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-11-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 173 gr (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $379 $350