Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX720 HS was released 5 years later than the F300EXR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX720 HS grades versus the F300EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the F300EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and F300EXR is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and F300EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.