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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 4 years after the Fujifilm F770EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS scores against the Fujifilm F770EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SX720 HS Fujifilm F770EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm F770EXR SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR

 SX720 HS Fujifilm F770EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you extra detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
48
manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
67
lighter than others (270g)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
35
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (270 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix F770EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $379 $480