Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 4 years after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 89 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will render more detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.