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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm XP150 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX720 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XP150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP150 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features physical 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 XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP150 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
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lighter than competitors (270 grams)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $260