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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
89 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX720 HS was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm S8200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm S8200

          

          

            
 SX720 HS Fujifilm S8200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX720 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8200 SX720 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8200

          

          

            
 SX720 HS Fujifilm S8200 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS offers external dimensions 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 S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm S8200.
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 89 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8200.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
39
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (270 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than average in class (270g)
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (960mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (960mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography highlights
50
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20.3MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging features
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (270 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 pictures -
Type 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $450