Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX720 HS was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX720 HS grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.