Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S4000 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 5 years after the S4000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S4000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S4000 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and S4000.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to give you more detail using its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.