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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP70
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP70 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (270 grams)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (270g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix XP70
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