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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 6 years after the S1800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the S1800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX720 HS S1800 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2010More modern by 74 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S1800 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX720 HS S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS and the S1800.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and S1800 is 89 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S1800.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others in class (270g)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
no Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also Known as - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
Physical 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 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 4 x AA
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $379 $180