Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outside 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 S8400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 89 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.