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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm XP90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 2 months later than the Fujifilm XP90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Fujifilm XP90 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP90

 SX720 HS Fujifilm XP90 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2016Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Fujifilm XP90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP90 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSFujifilm XP90
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Fujifilm XP90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-18 2016-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $379 $180