Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX720 HS scores versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm X-S10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S10 has specifications of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 89 and 73 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm X-S10.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce extra detail using its extra 5.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX720 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.