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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm XP200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm XP200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XP200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm XP200

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2013More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm XP200 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP200

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers outer 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 XP200 has specifications of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm XP200.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP200 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP200.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP200 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (270g)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP200
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix XP200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-18 2013-03-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 16 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 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Style 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, delay, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $379 $250