Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
- Announced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Successor is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Announced November 2011
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") posses different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX720 HS was released 4 years after the Fujifilm X-S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1
SX720 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | November 2011 | More modern by 52 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm X-S1 | SX720 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
SX720 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with external measurements 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 X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Fujifilm X-S1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 89 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX720 HS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2011-11-24 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-624mm (26.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 | 270g (0.60 lbs) | 920g (2.03 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $379 | $399 |