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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm T300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and T300 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 4 years later than the T300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the T300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX720 HS T300 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 56 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX720 HS

 T300 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm T300

 SX720 HS T300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the T300.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and T300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and T300.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (270g)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX720 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Other name - FinePix T305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $379 $250