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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm S4200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX720 HS Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012More modern by 51 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX720 HS Fujifilm S4200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography details
67
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 543g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-13L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $200