Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.