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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S1600 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 6 years later than the S1600 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the S1600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX720 HS S1600 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2010Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S1600 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX720 HS S1600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS and the S1600.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and S1600 is 89 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and S1600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.9 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also called as - FinePix S1770
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $130