Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 5 years later than the S2500HD and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX720 HS scores against the S2500HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with physical 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 S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS vs the S2500HD.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S2500HD is 89 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and S2500HD.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.