Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm AX350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 5 years after the AX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX720 HS grades versus the AX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features outside 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 FujiFilm AX350 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm AX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the AX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and AX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and AX350.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.