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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm F900EXR which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS scores versus the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX720 HS Fujifilm F900EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX720 HS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS features exterior dimensions 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 F900EXR has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will deliver more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (270g)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (232 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 EXR II
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 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 232 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $380