Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has 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 SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.