Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm JZ100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS scores vs the Fujifilm JZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give you greater detail having an extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.