Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F770EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS provides outside measurements 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 F770EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.