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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(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 - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 6 years after the Fujifilm Z33WP which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z33WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX720 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2009More modern by 81 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX720 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z33WP has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (270g)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
26
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-07-01
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $379 $197