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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S1600 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 7 years after the S1600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX730 HS matches up against the S1600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX730 HS S1600 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2010Newer by 88 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S1600 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX730 HS S1600 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S1600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the S1600.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and S1600 is 88 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S1600.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (300g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Other name - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $130