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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX720 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX720 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 89 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.9 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
67
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
great battery life (500 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 500 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $330