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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and AV200 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX720 HS was revealed 5 years later than the AV200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up against the AV200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX720 HS AV200 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 63 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX720 HS

 AV200 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX720 HS AV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV200 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS against the AV200.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and AV200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and AV200.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to show greater detail because of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
MP count good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
35
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also Known as - FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-13L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $379 $0