Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm X10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") boast different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX720 HS grades against the Fujifilm X10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Fujifilm X10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm X10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Fujifilm X10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm X10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.