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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm Z30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 7 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX720 HS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2009Newer by 86 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX720 HS Fujifilm Z30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to show greater detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than others (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
67
lighter than average (270 grams)
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than others (110 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 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 friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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