Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2017
- Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was announced 6 years after the S2500HD which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX730 HS grades versus the S2500HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD
SX730 HS | S2500HD | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 83 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX730 HS
S2500HD | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
SX730 HS | S2500HD | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outer 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 S2500HD has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the S2500HD.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and S2500HD is 88 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and S2500HD.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD |
Also called as | - | FinePix S2600HD |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2017-04-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 lbs) | 337g (0.74 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $399 | $200 |