Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm T400

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm T400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm T400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS scores against the Fujifilm T400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm FinePix T400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm T400 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements 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 T400 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm T400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm T400 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm T400.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.