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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-FH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 5 years after the EX-FH100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS grades against the EX-FH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX720 HS EX-FH100 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 70 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-FH100 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX720 HS EX-FH100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements 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-FH100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the EX-FH100.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and EX-FH100 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and EX-FH100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (270 grams)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $379 $299