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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX720 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX720 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

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

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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