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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX730 HS versus FujiFilm XP10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and XP10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 7 years after the XP10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS scores versus the XP10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm XP10

 SX730 HS XP10 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2010Newer by 88 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon SX730 HS

 XP10 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm XP10

 SX730 HS XP10 
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm XP10 has dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the XP10.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and XP10 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and XP10.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver greater detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (300g)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
lighter than competitors (135g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also referred to as - FinePix XP11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2017-04-06 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 135 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $175