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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades against the Fujifilm A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX720 HS Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2009Fresher by 86 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm A100 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm A100

 SX720 HS Fujifilm A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior 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 A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
67
lighter than others in class (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $0