Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX720 HS scores vs the Fujifilm F800EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outside 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 F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.