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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S200EXR (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was released 6 years later than the S200EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades versus the S200EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX720 HS S200EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2009More recent by 81 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon SX720 HS

 S200EXR SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX720 HS S200EXR 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the FujiFilm S200EXR has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS against the S200EXR.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S200EXR is 89 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and S200EXR.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition (865g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
good MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
38
flash built-in
very long zoom (436mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Also referred to as - FinePix S205EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
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 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 31-436mm (14.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.20 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 865g (1.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $500