Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2016
- Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
- Updated by Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2013

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm S4800 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S4800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm S4800
SX720 HS | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm S4800 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4800
SX720 HS | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm S4800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S4800.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | 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 | 20.3MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 518g (1.14 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-13L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $379 | $229 |