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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 4 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm SL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX720 HS Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX720 HS Fujifilm SL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide extra detail using its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (270g)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 510 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $379 $280