Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was launched 6 years after the F300EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS scores versus the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS vs the F300EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and F300EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and F300EXR.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX730 HS will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.