Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 7 years later than the Fujifilm S2000HD and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S2000HD in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers outer dimensions 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 S2000HD has proportions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm S2000HD in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 89 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to render greater detail using its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.