Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm F80EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and F80EXR (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 5 years after the F80EXR which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up against the F80EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F80EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the F80EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and F80EXR is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and F80EXR.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will render greater detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.