Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F550 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm F550 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will provide extra detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.