Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
- Launched February 2016
- Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
- Updated by Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Released July 2009

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was brought out 6 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm Z35
SX720 HS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 81 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm Z35 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z35
SX720 HS | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z35 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm Z35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm Z35.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to show extra detail having its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $379 | $130 |