Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2016
- Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP80

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm XP70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX720 HS scores against the Fujifilm XP70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm XP70
SX720 HS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm XP70 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP70
SX720 HS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features exterior measurements 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 XP70 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm XP70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP70.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 20.3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 photos | 210 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $379 | $199 |