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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm XP50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX720 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XP50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2012More modern by 51 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has specifications of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (270g)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-18 2012-01-05
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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $379 $180