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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm A150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 7 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS scores vs the Fujifilm A150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm A150

 SX720 HS Fujifilm A150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm A150 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm A150

 SX720 HS Fujifilm A150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers outer measurements 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 A150 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm A150.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm A150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm A150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail having an extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm A150 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (270 grams)
MP count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
26
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $130