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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX730 HS S2500HD 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2010More modern by 83 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX730 HS

 S2500HD SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX730 HS S2500HD 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
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quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
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