Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm A100
| SX720 HS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 | February 2009 | Fresher by 86 months | |
| Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm 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 |