Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was launched 5 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up against the HS20 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS against the HS20 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and HS20 EXR is 89 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX720 HS will show more detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.