Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 6 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX720 HS grades versus the Fujifilm J30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS features outer 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 J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.