Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm JX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and JX300 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 5 years after the JX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the JX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS and the JX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and JX300 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and JX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.