Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2016
- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The SX720 HS was launched 6 years later than the F70EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX720 HS grades vs the F70EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm F70EXR
SX720 HS | F70EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 81 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SX720 HS
F70EXR | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm F70EXR
SX720 HS | F70EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS versus the F70EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and F70EXR is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and F70EXR.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR |
Alternate name | - | FinePix F75EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3616 x 2712 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 27-270mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $379 | $280 |