Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm S9800

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 14 months after the Fujifilm S9800 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm S9800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS and the Fujifilm S9800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 89 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.