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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S2950 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 5 years after the S2950 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS scores vs the S2950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX720 HS S2950 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 63 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S2950 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX720 HS S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides 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) and the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S2950.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S2950 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and S2950.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also Known as - FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 437 gr (0.96 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 Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $379 $330