Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

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.

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

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.