Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 5 years after the JZ500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the JZ500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the JZ500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and JZ500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and JZ500.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.