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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 6 years after the JZ300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades versus the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX720 HS JZ300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2010Newer by 74 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX720 HS

 JZ300 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX720 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS against the JZ300.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and JZ300 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to show greater detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (270g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (270 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Alternative name - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $379 $180